Explore the Family Name Ernandez
The meaning of Ernandez
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Hernández (see Hernandez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ernandez in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ernandez has seen a considerable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 29,296th in terms of popularity across the United States, but it ascended to the 28,176th position by 2010, marking a 3.82% rise. The number of people bearing this surname also rose from 761 to 849 during this period, marking an increase of 11.56%. The proportion per 100k people increased as well by 3.57%, moving from 0.28 to 0.29.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,296 | #28,176 | 3.82% |
| Count | 761 | 849 | 11.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.29 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ernandez
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Ernandez identify as Hispanic, with the percentage increasing from 81.60% in 2000 to 85.63% in 2010. Additionally, there was a decrease in the percentage of individuals who identify as White, dropping from 15.77% in 2000 to 12.37% in 2010. Meanwhile, the proportion of Black individuals remained relatively stable, slightly decreasing from 2.10% to 2.00%. The figures for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero, indicating either no presence or suppressed data due to privacy concerns. Similarly, there were no recorded instances of this surname among those who identify as having two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.6% | 85.63% | 4.94% |
| White | 15.77% | 12.37% | -21.56% |
| Black | 2.1% | 2% | -4.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |