A Spanish surname meaning the son of Hernando or the son of Fernando (which is son of a traveler). The Old German form of Ferdinand means ‘bold voyager.‘

Another spelling version for Hernandez is written Hernandes.

The Hernandez name is found in Spain, Mexico, United States (in the southwest states), Cuba, Central American counties and in Columbia.

Famous: Jay Hernandez (actor), Patrick Hernandez (French singer), Carlos Hernandez (pitcher in baseball), Joe Hernandez (professional football player), Maximiliano
Hernandez (President of Honduras), Gilbert Hernandez (cartoonist) and Ana Hernandez (Cuban baseball player).