SANCHEZ Origin of surname
SANCHEZ
Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name derives from a personal characteristic or nickname.
The Jewish surname Sanchez derives from the Spanish and Portuguese Christian given name Sancho, derived from the Latin Sanctus, which means "saint", which was adopted by Jews and crypto-Jews. Sanchez is recorded as a Jewish family name in Mexico with Francisco Sanchez in 1644. In the 19th century Sanchez is found as a Jewish surname in Brazil with Leandro Sanchez.
Distinguished bearers of the Jewish family name Sanchez include the Portuguese physician Antonio Ribeiro Sanchez (1699-1782).
Surnames derive from one of many different origins. Sometimes there may be more than one explanation for the same name. This family name derives from a personal characteristic or nickname.
The Jewish surname Sanchez derives from the Spanish and Portuguese Christian given name Sancho, derived from the Latin Sanctus, which means "saint", which was adopted by Jews and crypto-Jews. Sanchez is recorded as a Jewish family name in Mexico with Francisco Sanchez in 1644. In the 19th century Sanchez is found as a Jewish surname in Brazil with Leandro Sanchez.
Distinguished bearers of the Jewish family name Sanchez include the Portuguese physician Antonio Ribeiro Sanchez (1699-1782).