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Hernandez
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A common surname of Spanish origin, meaning "son of Hernando".
"Hernandez is one of the most common surnames in the Spanish-speaking world."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA widespread Hispanic surname meaning "son of Hernando".
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Etymology
From the Spanish given name Hernando, a variant of Fernando (Ferdinand).