The Sánchez Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Sánchez, its origins in Spain, and the story behind a Sánchez family crest.
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Origin of the Sánchez name
Sánchez is a patronymic meaning "son of Sancho". Sancho was a popular medieval Spanish given name, ultimately from Latin Sanctius, related to sanctus, "holy". The name is rooted in Castile and Navarre and became one of the most common surnames in Spain and Latin America.
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This overview covers the Sánchez name in Spain. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Mexico, the United States and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Sánchez name FAQ
What does the Sánchez name mean?
Son of Sancho. Common variants include Sanches, Sanchis, Sans.
Where does the Sánchez surname come from?
It originates in Spain, and is also found in Mexico, the United States and Argentina.
Is there a Sánchez coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Sánchez crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Sánchez coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford); US Census Bureau 2010.