Hernández
/eɾˈnandeθ/feminine, masculine
Hernández is the Spanish form of the name Hernandez.
Hernández is a Spanish surname used for both men and women.
Meaning: Translations (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/eɾˈnandeθ/
Did you know?
- Hernández and Fernández are doublets, meaning they both originate from the same Germanic root name. Over time, the initial 'F' sound shifted to an 'H' in some regions, creating two distinct surnames.
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, a person might be referred to by both their paternal and maternal surnames, making 'Hernández' only half of their formal identity.
- While Hernández is a surname, the given name Hernando is now quite rare in modern Spain, though the surname remains ubiquitous.
Examples in context
- Señora Laura Hernández, ¿puede darme su firma aquí, por favor?Mrs. Laura Hernandez, can you give me your signature here, please?
- El señor Hernández es mi profesor.Mr. Hernández is my teacher.
- La señora Hernández vive en Madrid.Mrs. Hernández lives in Madrid.
- Mi amigo se apellida Hernández.My friend's surname is Hernández.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are introducing themselves at a party.
- MaríaHola, soy María Hernández.Hello, I am María Hernández.
- MateoMucho gusto, María. Soy Mateo.Nice to meet you, María. I am Mateo.
- María¿Tú también te apellidas Hernández?Is your last name Hernández too?
- MateoNo, mi apellido es differente.No, my last name is different.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hernandez” translations and entries Hernández, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Hernández, CC BY-SA 4.0.
