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

Trejo Hernández, 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 Trejo Hernández surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Trejo Hernández in America

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

The Trejo Hernández 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 Trejo Hernández.

The history of the last name Trejo Hernández

The surname TREJOHERNANDEZ is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Castile and Andalusia in the late 15th century. It is believed to be a combination of two distinct surnames, "Trejo" and "Hernandez," which were likely joined through marriage or adoption.

The first part, "Trejo," is derived from the Latin word "tricium," meaning "threshing floor" or "barn." This suggests that the name may have originated from a family or individual associated with agricultural activities or the ownership of a threshing area. Alternatively, it could also be linked to a specific location bearing the name "Trejo."

The second part, "Hernandez," is a patronymic surname, indicating the name of the father or ancestor. It is derived from the Germanic name "Hernando" or "Fernando," which means "brave traveler" or "adventurous journey." This name was popularized in Spain after the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

One of the earliest known references to the name TREJOHERNANDEZ can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan TREJOHERNANDEZ was mentioned as a witness in a trial held in Seville in the late 16th century. Additionally, there are records of a nobleman named Diego TREJOHERNANDEZ who served as a military officer in the Spanish army during the conquest of the Americas in the early 17th century.

Notable individuals with the surname TREJOHERNANDEZ include:

1. Francisco TREJOHERNANDEZ (1592-1648), a renowned Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits commissioned by the Spanish court.
2. Juana TREJOHERNANDEZ (1619-1679), a renowned writer and poet from Córdoba, whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the struggles of women during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.
3. Miguel TREJOHERNANDEZ (1745-1821), a Spanish explorer and cartographer who participated in numerous expeditions mapping the Pacific Northwest region of what is now the United States and Canada.
4. Antonia TREJOHERNANDEZ (1782-1863), a influential landowner and philanthropist from Cádiz, whose donations helped establish several schools and hospitals in the region.
5. Emilio TREJOHERNANDEZ (1901-1979), a celebrated Spanish architect renowned for his innovative designs and contributions to the Modernist movement in Spain.

The surname TREJOHERNANDEZ has a rich history rooted in the cultural and geographical diversity of the Iberian Peninsula, reflecting the amalgamation of different linguistic and ethnic influences over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Trejo Hernández

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Trejo Hernández.

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 Trejo Hernández 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 Trejo Hernández was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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