Type Surname (from given name)
Usage Spanish
Pronounced Pron. /feɾ.ˈnan.deθ/(European Spanish) /feɾ.ˈnan.des/(Latin American Spanish)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "son of Fernando". This is among the most common surnames in Spain.

Related Names

RootFernando (given name)
VariantFernandez
Other Languages & CulturesFernandes(Portuguese)
Same SpellingFernandez

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Entry updated May 29, 2020