Find out how popular the last name González-Mendoza is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named González-Mendoza.

González-Mendoza, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the González-Mendoza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of González-Mendoza in America

González-Mendoza is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The González-Mendoza surname appeared 119 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname González-Mendoza.

The history of the last name González-Mendoza

The surname GONZALEZMENDOZ originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is a compound surname formed by combining the patronymic surnames GONZALEZ and MENDOZ. The first part, GONZALEZ, derives from the personal name Gonzalo, which was derived from the ancient Germanic name Gundisalvus, meaning "battle protection" or "battle fighter". The second part, MENDOZ, is likely derived from the Basque place name Mendoza, meaning "cold mountain".

The earliest recorded instances of the surname GONZALEZMENDOZ can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in the areas of Castile and Andalusia. It is believed that the surname was initially formed when individuals from the Mendoza family intermarried with those bearing the surname GONZALEZ, leading to the fusion of the two names.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Íñigo López de Mendoza y Quiñones, also known as the Marquis of Santillana (1398-1458), was a Spanish nobleman, poet, and patron of the arts. He played a significant role in the development of Renaissance humanism and the Castilian literary tradition.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Pedro González de Mendoza (1428-1495), a Spanish cardinal and statesman who served as the Archbishop of Seville and the Archbishop of Toledo. He was a prominent figure in the Spanish court during the reigns of King Henry IV and Queen Isabella I of Castile.

In the 16th century, Juan Hurtado de Mendoza y Luna (1490-1557), a Spanish diplomat and writer, served as the ambassador to the Holy Roman Empire and the Republic of Venice. He is best known for his literary works, including the novel "Lazarillo de Tormes", considered one of the earliest picaresque novels in Spanish literature.

During the 17th century, Diego Hurtado de Mendoza y Sandoval (1615-1700), a Spanish nobleman and military commander, played a crucial role in the Spanish wars against Portugal and France. He served as the Viceroy of Navarre and later became the Viceroy of Catalonia.

In the late 18th century, José de Mendoza y Ríos (1763-1816) was a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1807 to 1808 during the Napoleonic invasion of the Iberian Peninsula.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the surname GONZALEZMENDOZ throughout history, highlighting its Spanish origins and its presence among prominent figures in various fields, including literature, politics, and military affairs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name González-Mendoza

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname González-Mendoza.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for González-Mendoza was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name González-Mendoza was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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