Saenz History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

The prestigious surname Saenz 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 Saenz 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.

Early Origins of the Saenz family

The surname Saenz was first found in Castile, where the name originated in Visigothic times.

Early History of the Saenz family

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Saenz 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 Saenz family

Prominent among members of the family were Galin Sanchiz, an Aragonese nobleman of the late twelfth century; Antonio Sánchez Muñoz, thirteenth century Bishop of Albarracín; Fernán Sánchez de Valladolid, Counsellor to King Alfonso XI; Fernán Sánchez de Tovar, Admiral of the Castilian fleet in the 1370s; Juan Sánchez Manuel, Count of Carrion in the reign of King Henry III; Ferrán Sánchez Calavera, fifteenth century poet...
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Saenz Ranking

In the United States, the name Saenz is the 1,598^th most popular surname with an estimated 19,896 people with that name. 1

Saenz migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Saenz Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Tomas Saenz, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1869 2
Rafael Saenz, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1876 2
Juan Saenz, who arrived in Peru in 1892 2
Alberta J. Saenz, aged 32, who immigrated to the United States, in 1893
Alex Saenz, aged 40, who settled in America, in 1895
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Saenz Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Camilo Saenz, aged 22, who landed in America, in 1910
Frank Saenz, aged 26, who immigrated to the United States, in 1912
Enrique Saenz, aged 12, who settled in America, in 1912
Eugenio Saenz, aged 45, who landed in America, in 1912
Amandeo Saenz, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Havana, Cuba, in 1914
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Contemporary Notables of the name Saenz (post 1700) +

Gabino Sáenz (b. 1989), undefeated Mexican American professional boxer
Benjamin Alire Sáenz (b. 1954), award-winning American poet, novelist and writer of children's books
Christopher Andrew Sáenz (b. 1981), American Major League Baseball pitcher
Edwin Matthew Saenz (1923-1971), American football running back
Pedro Rubiano Sáenz (1932-2024), Cardinal and Roman Catholic Archbishop Emeritus of Bogotá in the Roman Catholic Church
Dalmiro Antonio Sáenz (1926-2016), Argentine writer and playwright
Manuel Antonio Blas Sáenz, the 18th President (then called Supreme Director) of Nicaragua
Raúl Alfonso Sáenz (1910-1982), Mexican business man
Antonio Sáenz (1780-1825), Argentine statesman, educator and cleric
Jaime Sáenz (1921-1986), Bolivian poet, novelist, and short story writer
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)