The surname Sanchez  itself comes from the name Sancho, so do not have a common origin.

The name Sanchez is widespread throughout Spain and Latin.

The origin of a very distinguished branch of the family name was Don Rodrigo Sanchez Sanchez, who lived in Navarre.

Some variations of this family name include: Sanchez, Sans, Sanx, Sanz, Sainz, Saenz, Saiz, Saez, Sangüeza, Sanchiz and others.