Fernández (en. Fernandez)

/feɾˈnandes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A common surname in the Spanish-speaking world.
The surname Fernández is very popular in Spain.
El apellido Fernández es muy popular en España.
Name of several historical and contemporary personalities.
Fernando is a very used name, as is the surname Fernández.
Fernando es un nombre muy usado, así como el apellido Fernández.
Designates a family or individual with that surname.
The Fernández family has lived in this house for generations.
La familia Fernández ha vivido en esta casa durante generaciones.

Etymology

The surname Fernández comes from the given name Fernando, which means 'brave in peace.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Fernández de Córdova
Reference to a prominent military figure in Spanish history.
Fernández de Córdova
by the Fernández
Phrase used to refer to any group of people with this surname.
por los Fernández

Related Words

Fernando
Masculine name derived from 'fernández.'
Fernando
fernandino
Adjective related to people with the surname Fernández.
fernandino

Slang Meanings

Used to refer to someone who is popular.
He is the Fernández of the group, everyone knows him.
Él es el Fernández del grupo, todos lo conocen.
Used humorously to indicate someone who gets involved in everything.
Don't be a Fernández, leave him alone.
No seas Fernández, déjalo en paz.