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Surname meaningHernandez
“Son of Hernando”
OriginSpanish
TypePatronymic
First letterH
Where the name Hernandez comes from
Hernandez is a surname of Spanish origin. It is classed as patronymic, meaning “son of hernando.” Hernando is a form of Ferdinand.
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