Sánchez

“Sánchez” is a common Spanish surname derived from the given name “Sancho,” meaning “sacred” or “holy.” The suffix “-ez” indicates “son of,” thus “Sánchez” essentially means “son of Sancho.” It is a patronymic surname, which is typical in Spanish and Latin cultures where surnames are often derived from the name of an ancestor. The name is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and communities around the world.