2000
#7,702
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,983
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.48
Rare Last name
Mandujano
A Spanish surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or referring to someone from La Manduyana, Spain.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 6,920 Americans carry the last name Mandujano. That puts it at #5,561 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.02 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 49,531 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mandujano surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
6.9K
1 in 49,531
Census rank
#5,561
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
6.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 6,035 bearers of the surname Mandujano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.02 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 5561st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mandujano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Black (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mandujano
The surname Mandujano originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "mandujar," which means "to eat or consume." The name likely referred to a person who was a hearty eater or someone who worked in the food industry.
Mandujano is a locative surname, indicating that it originated from a specific place or region. It is believed to have originated in the Spanish region of Andalusia, where the name was first recorded in the 13th century.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Mandujano surname can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a medieval hunting treatise written in the 14th century. The book mentions a place called "Mandujano" in the province of Córdoba, suggesting that the surname may have originated from this location.
In the 15th century, the Mandujano family gained prominence in Spain, particularly in the regions of Andalusia and Extremadura. Notable individuals with this surname during this time period include Pedro Mandujano, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the city of Seville in the late 1400s.
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Mandujano name spread to other parts of Spain and the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable figure was Juan Mandujano, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.
In the 18th century, the Mandujano surname was found in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Extremadura, and Castile. José Mandujano, a prominent lawyer and scholar from Seville, lived during this time and wrote several legal treatises.
In the 19th century, the Mandujano name continued to be present in Spain and also appeared in Latin American countries with Spanish heritage, such as Mexico and Argentina. One notable individual was María Mandujano, a renowned painter from Mexico who lived from 1819 to 1892.
Throughout history, the Mandujano surname has been associated with individuals from various professions, including landowners, lawyers, artists, and explorers. While the name originated in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly in Latin America, where it continues to be a prominent surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mandujano
Among Census respondents with the surname Mandujano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Black (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Mandujano bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mandujano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.8% · 5,839
- White2.5% · 152
- Black or African American0.3% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 14
- Two or more races0.1% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.1% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mandujano
Mandujano appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#5,660
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,133
+2,150 bearers (+54.0%)
Per 100,000 2.08
Rank movement Up 2,042 places
2020
#5,561
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,035
-98 bearers (-1.6%)
Per 100,000 2.02
Rank movement Up 99 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,702 | 3,983 | 1.48 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #5,660 | 6,133 | 2.08 | +2,150 bearers (+54.0%) | Up 2,042 places |
| 2020 | #5,561 | 6,035 | 2.02 | -98 bearers (-1.6%) | Up 99 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mandujano surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,660 | #5,561 | 1.7% |
| Count | 6,133 | 6,035 | -1.6% |
| Per 100K | 2.08 | 2.02 | -2.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mandujano bearers went from 6,133 to 6,035 (-1.6% change). The surname moved up 99 positions in the national ranking, going from #5,660 to #5,561.
FAQ
Mandujano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mandujano?
Name Census estimates that about 6,920 living Americans carry the surname Mandujano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 49,531 residents.
How common is Mandujano?
Mandujano ranks #5,561 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.02 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 6,035 people with the surname Mandujano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (6,920), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.02 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.02 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Mandujano.
Has Mandujano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mandujano went from 6,133 recorded bearers to 6,035. That is a decrease of 98 (-1.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #5,660 to #5,561.
What does the Census say about the background of Mandujano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mandujano, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.8%. The next largest groups are White (2.5%) and Black (0.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mandujano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.8% (5,839 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mandujano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.8%), White (2.5%), Black (0.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mandujano (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mandujano mean?
A Spanish surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a place name or referring to someone from La Manduyana, Spain. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mandujano (2.02 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Mandujano?
You can see how many people have the surname Mandujano on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.