The prestigious surname Sanchiz originated in Spain. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in Spain were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Spanish patronymic names emerged as early as the mid-9th century and the most common patronymic suffix is ez. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. The name Sanchiz is derived from the extremely popular medieval given name Sancho. This given name was originally derived from the Latin name Sanctius, a derivative of "sanctus." The name owes its popularity to the fact that it was borne by a 9th century martyr of Cordova.
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Early Origins of the Sanchiz family
The surname Sanchiz was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times.
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Early History of the Sanchiz family
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Sanchiz Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Sánchez, Sanchez, Sans, Sanx, Sanz, Sainz, Sáenz, Saenz, Saiz, Sáez, Saez, Sánguez, Sanguez, Sánchiz and many more.
Early Notables of the Sanchiz family
Prominent among members of the family
were Galin Sanchiz, an Aragonese nobleman of the late twelfth century
Migration of the Sanchiz family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hernán Sánchez de Badajoz, who accompanied both Almagro and Pizarro to Peru and later to Costa Rica; Juan Sánchez de Vizcaya, who voyaged to Paraguay with Alvar Nú.
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