Most common surnames in Mexico, Digi Mart USA News (Mexico): Hernández is the most frequent surname in Mexico, followed by García and Martínez, according to data from the Instituto Nacional Electoral (INE) reported by Radio Fórmula.
The count includes appearances as both paternal and maternal surnames. As a result, the figures do not equal distinct individuals; for example, a person with the surname Hernández Hernández is counted twice.
Among full names, Juan Hernández Hernández ranks first with 2,701 records. Among women, Juana Hernández Hernández leads with 2,208 records.
Several surnames originated from given names of fathers. Hernández means son of Hernando, Martínez derives from Martín, and Pérez derives from Pedro.
