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

Mandez, 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 Mandez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mandez in America

Mandez is the 63218th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mandez surname appeared 316 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 Mandez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mandez 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 Mandez

The surname Mandez is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "mandar," which means "to command" or "to govern." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who held a position of authority or leadership.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mandez can be found in the Libro de los Fueros de Castilla, a legal manuscript from the 13th century. This document mentions a certain Juan Mandez, who was likely a nobleman or landowner in the region of Castile.

During the 15th century, the Mandez name appears in several historical records related to the Spanish Inquisition. For example, in 1492, a man named Gonzalo Mandez was among those accused of secretly practicing Judaism and was subsequently expelled from Spain.

In the 16th century, a famous explorer and conquistador named Francisco de Mandez played a significant role in the Spanish colonization of the Americas. He was born in Seville in 1498 and participated in expeditions to modern-day Mexico and Florida.

Another notable figure with the surname Mandez was Miguel Mandez, a Spanish painter who lived in the 17th century. His works, which often depicted religious scenes, can be found in several churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 18th century, a renowned poet and playwright named José Mandez y Valdivia was born in Seville in 1724. His works, which often explored themes of love and social commentary, were widely popular during his lifetime and continue to be studied by scholars today.

During the 19th century, a wealthy landowner named Carlos Mandez y Romero was instrumental in the development of the wine industry in the region of Rioja, Spain. His vineyards and wineries helped establish Rioja as a renowned winemaking region, and his legacy continues to be celebrated by the local community.

It is worth noting that the surname Mandez has likely evolved over time, with various spellings and variations emerging in different regions and time periods. For instance, the names Mendez, Mandez, and Mendes are all believed to share a common root and origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mandez

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mandez.

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 Mandez 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 Mandez 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 Mandez was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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