Fernández Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Fernández mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Fernández name
Fernández is a Castilian patronymic meaning "son of Fernando". Fernando comes from a Germanic personal name built on elements for peace and boldness, brought to Iberia by the Visigoths. The -ez ending marks medieval Spanish sonship. It is among the most frequent surnames in Spain and Spanish America.
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This overview covers the Fernández name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, Argentina and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Fernández name FAQ
What does the Fernández name mean?
Son of Fernando. Common variants include Fernandes, Hernandez, Hernandes.
Where does the Fernández surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, Argentina and the United States.
Is there a Fernández coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Fernández crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Fernández coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.