Find out how popular the last name Sánchez-Méndez is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Sánchez-Méndez.

Sánchez-Méndez, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Sánchez-Méndez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sánchez-Méndez in America

Sánchez-Méndez is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sánchez-Méndez surname appeared 115 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Sánchez-Méndez.

The history of the last name Sánchez-Méndez

The surname SANCHEZMENDEZ is a combination of two prominent Spanish surnames - Sanchez and Mendez. It originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period when double-barreled surnames became more common among the nobility and upper classes.

The first part, Sanchez, is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Sancho. Sancho is a Spanish form of the Late Latin name Sanctius, which itself comes from the Latin word "sanctus," meaning "holy" or "sainted." This suggests that the original bearers of the Sanchez name may have had ancestors with religious or clerical connections.

The second part, Mendez, is also a patronymic surname, derived from the given name Mendo or Mendez. The name Mendo is of Germanic origin, possibly stemming from the word "mund," meaning "protection" or "hand." This name was relatively common in medieval Spain, particularly in the northern regions, due to the influence of the Visigoths.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SANCHEZMENDEZ can be found in the 14th century "Libro de las Behetrías de Castilla," a manuscript that documented the landholdings and vassalage in the Kingdom of Castile. This suggests that the name was already in use among the landed gentry of the region during that period.

Notable historical figures with the surname SANCHEZMENDEZ include:

1. Diego Sanchez Mendez (c. 1480-1550), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Guatemala and the exploration of the Yucatan Peninsula.

2. Pedro Sanchez Mendez (c. 1600-1675), a Spanish playwright and poet from Madrid, known for his works in the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

3. Maria Sanchez Mendez (1768-1845), a Spanish noblewoman and philanthropist from Seville, renowned for her charitable works and support of local hospitals and orphanages.

4. Jose Sanchez Mendez (1845-1912), a Mexican military officer and politician who served as the Governor of the state of Yucatan from 1897 to 1902.

5. Arturo Sanchez Mendez (1900-1981), a Chilean artist and painter who was a prominent figure in the Surrealist movement in Latin American art.

The surname SANCHEZMENDEZ has evolved over time, with variations in spelling and hyphenation, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas of Spain and Latin America. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period, when it emerged as a marker of social status and family lineage among the Spanish aristocracy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sánchez-Méndez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Sánchez-Méndez.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Sánchez-Méndez was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Sánchez-Méndez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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