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

Martínez-Mendoz, 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 Martínez-Mendoz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martínez-Mendoz in America

Martínez-Mendoz is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martínez-Mendoz surname appeared 150 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 Martínez-Mendoz.

The history of the last name Martínez-Mendoz

The surname MARTINEZMENDOZ has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is a compound surname formed by combining the surnames Martinez and Mendoza, both of which have distinct histories and meanings.

Martinez is a patronymic surname derived from the personal name Martin, which ultimately traces its roots to the Roman name Martinus. This name was popularized by Saint Martin of Tours, a 4th-century bishop known for his charity and kindness. The suffix "-ez" indicates a patronymic, meaning "son of Martin."

Mendoza, on the other hand, is a locational surname that originated in the town of Mendoza, located in the province of Álava, in the Basque region of northern Spain. The name is believed to derive from the Basque words "mendi," meaning "mountain," and "hotza," meaning "cold," perhaps describing the town's location in a mountainous region with a cool climate.

The earliest recorded instances of the Martinez surname can be found in medieval Spanish documents from the 12th century onwards. Some notable historical figures with the surname Martinez include Pedro Martinez de Luna (1328-1423), an Aragonese Catholic cardinal and antipope during the Western Schism, and Hernando de Soto (c. 1496-1542), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who led the first European expedition deep into the territory of modern-day United States.

As for the Mendoza surname, it gained prominence in the 13th and 14th centuries through the influential Mendoza family, who held significant power and influence in medieval Spain. One of the most notable members of this family was Pedro González de Mendoza (1428-1495), a Spanish cardinal and statesman who served as the prime minister of Spain during the reign of Ferdinand and Isabella.

Other historical figures with the surname Mendoza include Antonio de Mendoza (1490-1552), the first viceroy of New Spain (Mexico), and Hurtado de Mendoza (1503-1575), a Spanish soldier, poet, and diplomat who served as the ambassador to England during the reign of Queen Mary I.

The combination of these two surnames, MARTINEZMENDOZ, is likely the result of a marriage between individuals from the Martinez and Mendoza families, a common practice in Spanish naming traditions. While the specific origins of this compound surname are unclear, it is a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of Spain, reflecting the intermingling of different regional identities and noble lineages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martínez-Mendoz

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Martínez-Mendoz.

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 Martínez-Mendoz 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 Martínez-Mendoz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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