The distinguished Spanish surname Ernan 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 Ernan name is derived from the Spanish elements "faro," meaning "journey" and "nano, " meaning "brave."
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Early Origins of the Ernan family
The surname Ernan 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 Ernan family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ernan research. Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1500 and 1542 are included under the topic Early Ernan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Ernan Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Hernandez, Hernandes, Hernande and others.
Early Notables of the Ernan family
There were also bearers of Hernandez, who were ennobled when they were made a members of the Order of Santiago, and the Order of Carlos III...
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Migration of the Ernan family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alonso Hernandez, his wife Ines, their daughters Ana and Maria, and son Alonso, who arrived in America in 1510; Catalina Hernandez, and his family who arrived in America in 1511.
Contemporary Notables of the name Ernan (post 1700)
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Ernan McMullin (1924-2011), O’Hara Professor of Philosophy Emeritus at the University of Notre Dame
