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Sanchez
Sanchez (name) means a Spanish surname meaning "son of Sancho.". Example: “The Sanchez family emigrated from Mexico in the 1990s.”
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A Spanish surname meaning "son of Sancho."
"The Sanchez family emigrated from Mexico in the 1990s."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Sanchezes, Sanchezs
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Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish Sánchez.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Sanchez” mean?
The word “Sanchez” means a Spanish surname meaning "son of Sancho.".
How do you use “Sanchez” in a sentence?
Here is “Sanchez” used in a sentence: “The Sanchez family emigrated from Mexico in the 1990s.”
What part of speech is “Sanchez”?
“Sanchez” is a name.
Is “Sanchez” a common word?
“Sanchez” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is "Sanchez" a first name or a surname?
"Sanchez" is a surname, not a given name. It derives from the personal name "Sancho" combined with a patronymic ending meaning "son of."
What language does the surname "Sanchez" come from?
"Sanchez" comes from Spanish, reflecting a naming tradition common across Spain and Latin America where surnames were formed by adding "-ez" to a father's given name, in this case "Sancho."
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