The distinguished Spanish surname Fernandoz is a proud sign of a rich and ancient heritage. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames
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 Fernandoz name is derived from the Spanish elements "faro," meaning "journey" and "nano, " meaning "brave."
Early Origins of the Fernandoz family
The surname Fernandoz 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 Fernandoz family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fernandoz research.Another 135 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1500, 1576, 1636, 1536, 1604 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Fernandoz History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Fernandoz Spelling 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 Fernandoz family (pre 1700)
Prominent 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... Another 87 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Fernandoz Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Migration of the Fernandoz family to the New World and Oceana
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Francisco Fernández de Córdoba, who explored Central America and died in Honduras in 1525; Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo, who participated in the exploration of America from 1514 to his death in 1537.
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