Explore the Family Name Hernandz
The meaning of Hernandz
Hispanic (also Hernándz): shortened form of Spanish Hernández (see Hernandez).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Hernandz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Hernandz saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Hernandz was ranked 73,154th in popularity, however by 2010, it had risen to 56,444th. This represents a notable shift of 22.84%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 247 in 2000 to 362 in 2010, marking a significant gain of 46.56%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Hernandz per 100,000 population grew from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a 33.33% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #56,444 | 22.84% |
| Count | 247 | 362 | 46.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hernandz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Hernandz also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 83% of those with the surname identified as Hispanic; by 2010 this had increased to 92.54%, a rise of 11.49%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as White decreased from 11.34% in 2000 to just 5.80% in 2010, which is a reduction of 48.85%. In 2000, 3.64% identified as belonging to two or more races, but by 2010 this had dropped to zero. In 2010, for the first time, 1.38% of people with the Hernandz surname identified as Black. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83% | 92.54% | 11.49% |
| White | 11.34% | 5.8% | -48.85% |
| Black | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |