Fernandes History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe distinguished Spanish surname Fernandes is a proud sign of a rich and ancient heritage. 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; the most common patronymic suffix being "ez." The Fernandes name is derived from the Spanish elements "faro," meaning "journey" and "nano, " meaning "brave." Early Origins of the Fernandes familyThe surname Fernandes was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times. Much of the popularity of this name and its cognates is due to King Ferdinand III of Castile and Leon (1198-1252) who, after leading much of the reconquest of Christian Spain from the Moors, was then canonized. Early History of the Fernandes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fernandes research. Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1500, 1536, 1576, 1604, 1636 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Fernandes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fernandes Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Fernández, Fernandez, Ferranz, Ferrándiz, Ferrandiz, Ferrández, Ferrandez, Fernandeiz, Federnandiz, Fredenandiz, Fredinandoz, Frenandoz, Fredelandez, Fredernandiz, Fernayz and many more. Early Notables of the Fernandes familyProminent among members of the family was Asur Fernández, count of Monzon in the tenth century. Juan Fernández de Heredia, a fourteenth century Aragonese nobleman, was Grand Master of the Knights Hospitallers of Rhodes. Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba was Captain of the Spanish Infantry under Ferdinand and Isabella, and led his troops against the French in Italy in the early 1500s. Also of note were the Spanish artist Gregorio... Fernandes World RankingIn the United States, the name Fernandes is the 2,829th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Fernandes is ranked the 567th most popular surname with an estimated 8,715 people with that name. 2 And in France, the name Fernandes is the 220th popular surname with an estimated 16,173 people with that name. 3
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Fernandes Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Fernandes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Fernandes Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 5 Fernandes Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century
Fernandes Settlers in West Indies in the 18th Century
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