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

Mejía-Mejía, 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 Mejía-Mejía surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mejía-Mejía in America

Mejía-Mejía is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mejía-Mejía surname appeared 124 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 Mejía-Mejía.

The history of the last name Mejía-Mejía

The surname MEJIAMEJIA is of Spanish origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, Southern Spain, where it was a common name among the local population.

The name itself is derived from the Spanish word "mejia," which means "cheek" or "cheekbone." This suggests that the surname may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone with prominent or distinctive cheekbones.

In the early 16th century, records show the MEJIAMEJIA surname appearing in various official documents and manuscripts from the region of Seville, indicating its presence among the local nobility and landowners.

One notable mention of the name can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a historical document detailing the distribution of land and properties in Seville after the Christian conquest of the city in 1248. This suggests that the MEJIAMEJIA family may have held some significance or influence in the area during that time.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname include Pedro MEJIAMEJIA, born in 1487 in Seville, who was a prominent merchant and landowner. Another early bearer of the name was Juana MEJIAMEJIA (1505-1578), a noblewoman from the town of Écija, known for her philanthropic work and support of local churches.

In the 17th century, the MEJIAMEJIA surname gained further prominence with the birth of Diego MEJIAMEJIA (1622-1698), a renowned Spanish painter and sculptor who contributed significantly to the Baroque art movement in Seville.

As the name spread across Spain and its territories, other notable individuals bearing the MEJIAMEJIA surname emerged, such as Pedro MEJIAMEJIA (1745-1821), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars, and María MEJIAMEJIA (1795-1872), a celebrated poet and writer from Cádiz.

Throughout its history, the MEJIAMEJIA surname has maintained a strong connection to its Spanish roots, with many bearers of the name making significant contributions to various fields, including art, literature, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mejía-Mejía

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

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

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