Discover people named Eulogio Martin Sanchez

The last name "Sanchez" has its origins in Spain, deriving from the given name "Sancho," which itself comes from the Latin "Sanctius," meaning "sacred" or "holy." The surname is patronymic, indicating "son of Sancho," and it first appeared in the Iberian Peninsula, particularly in regions such as Castile and León, during the Middle Ages. Historically, individuals bearing the surname were often associated with nobility or landholding, reflecting the feudal system of the time. Variations of the surname can be found across different cultures and languages, including "Sanchez" in Spanish-speaking countries, "Sanz" in some regions of Spain, and "Sanches" in Portuguese-speaking areas. The pronunciation may also vary, with the Spanish "Sanchez" pronounced as "sahn-chez." The surname has spread globally, particularly to Latin America and the United States, due to migration patterns, maintaining its connection to its Spanish roots while adapting to new linguistic environments.