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

López-Méndez, 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 López-Méndez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of López-Méndez in America

López-Méndez is the 49999th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The López-Méndez surname appeared 419 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 López-Méndez.

We can also compare 2010 data for López-Méndez to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name López-Méndez

The surname LOPEZMENDEZ is of Spanish origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages in the Iberian Peninsula. The name is a compound patronymic, formed by combining the surnames Lopez and Mendez, indicating the lineage of the bearer.

The name Lopez is derived from the Latin name Lupus, meaning "wolf," and was likely adopted as a surname during the reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors, when it was common for Christians to adopt names related to animals or natural elements. Mendez, on the other hand, is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Mendo, which has its origins in the Visigothic period in Spain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LOPEZMENDEZ can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval manuscript from the 14th century that documented the ownership of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Castile. This document mentions a Pero Lopez Mendez, who held land in the region of Burgos.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, several notable individuals bearing the surname LOPEZMENDEZ emerged. One such figure was Andrés Lopez Mendez (1542-1607), a Spanish painter and sculptor who worked in the Late Renaissance and Mannerist styles. His works can be found in various churches and cathedrals across Spain.

Another prominent bearer of the surname was Rodrigo Lopez Mendez (1570-1632), a Spanish theologian and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca. He wrote extensively on metaphysics and natural philosophy, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 18th century, Juan Lopez Mendez (1718-1786) was a renowned Spanish architect who played a significant role in the development of the Neoclassical architectural style in Spain. His most notable works include the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and the Church of San Francisco el Grande in Madrid.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Antonio Lopez Mendez (1825-1901), a Spanish politician and writer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies and authored several novels and plays. His literary works provided insights into the social and political climate of his era.

Finally, in the 20th century, Miguel Lopez Mendez (1915-1991) was a prominent Spanish painter and sculptor known for his abstract and surrealist works. His art explored themes of existentialism and the human condition, and his pieces can be found in various museums and private collections around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name López-Méndez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname López-Méndez.

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 López-Méndez 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of López-Méndez has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 López-Méndez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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