Map of Spain showing where the Hernandez arms are recorded
The Hernandez arms were recorded in Spain, c. 1722.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Castile.
Castile was the heart of Spain and the source of most of its noble families. Land won in the long wars against the Moors was granted out to fighting men, and a man granted land was granted arms along with it.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Spain in this period.
Philip V of Spain
Sovereign of the period
Philip V of Spain
1714–1724
Reigning in Spain when the Hernandez arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Spain
In Spain, a coat of arms was considered a form of property that belonged to the entire family line. These arms were passed down from a father to all his children equally. Younger branches of the family usually kept the original design without needing to add any special marks to distinguish their specific line.
Granting authority
The Cronista Rey de Armas was the official body that regulated and granted coats of arms throughout Spain.
How they got arms
Families often obtained their arms through royal grants or by proving their noble status to the official heraldic authority.
Where arms were recorded
Coats of arms were officially recorded in the registers of the Cronista Rey de Armas starting in 1496.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Spain.
Origin & History of the Hernandez Family in Spain
The surname Hernandez is a patronymic name, which means it originated as a way to identify a person as the son of Hernando. The name Hernando is a Spanish variation of the Germanic name Ferdinand, which carries the meaning of brave traveler or bold protector. While the name existed in various forms for centuries, records confirm that families bearing the Hernandez name were well-established in the region of Castile by 1722. During this period, Castile served as a central hub for the Spanish crown, and families living there were often involved in agriculture, trade, or local administration. As the name spread throughout the Iberian Peninsula, it became one of the most common identifiers in the Spanish-speaking world, reflecting a deep connection to the historical development of the Castilian language and culture.
Hernandez Meaning & Related Branches
Root word
Fardinand
Germanic name meaning journey or travel and brave or bold.
This name
HernandezA patronymic surname meaning son of Hernando, derived from the Germanic name Ferdinand.
also spelled
Hernandes
Documented Sources
J. B. Rietstap, Armorial Général, Gouda: G. B. van Goor Zonen, 1884–87
Albaigès i Olivart, Josep Maria, Diccionario de nombres de personas, 1993
Moll, Francesc de Borja, Els llinatges catalans, 1959
Archivo Histórico Nacional, Sección Nobleza, 1722
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