Sancheses

Sancheses is a surname of Portuguese and Spanish origin. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it derives from the given name "Sancho." The "-es" ending is a common suffix in Iberian languages indicating "son of." Therefore, Sancheses essentially means "son of Sancho."

The given name Sancho itself has a debated etymology. Some theories suggest it may be derived from the Latin name "Sancius," meaning "sanctified" or "holy." Another theory links it to the Basque word "Antxo," meaning "young." Sancho was a popular given name among medieval Iberian royalty and nobility, contributing to its widespread adoption as a surname.

The surname Sancheses is found in various countries, with a significant presence in Portugal, Spain, and Brazil due to historical Portuguese and Spanish colonization. It can also be found in communities with Portuguese and Spanish heritage in other parts of the world. Variations of the surname may exist due to regional dialectal differences or historical transcription variations, though Sancheses remains a relatively consistent form. Individuals bearing this surname may have a shared ancestry, tracing their lineage back to a common ancestor named Sancho.