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

Mejorada, 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 Mejorada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mejorada in America

Mejorada is the 58876th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mejorada surname appeared 344 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 Mejorada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mejorada 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 Mejorada

The surname MEJORADA has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "mejorada," which means "improved" or "bettered." This suggests that the name may have been originally associated with individuals who had improved their social or economic status in some way.

MEJORADA is thought to have originated in the region of Castile, particularly in the province of Toledo. It is likely that the name was initially tied to a particular location or estate that had undergone significant improvements or advancements during that time period.

Historical records indicate that the name MEJORADA first appeared in the early 16th century. One of the earliest documented instances was in a legal document from 1518, which mentioned a certain Juan de MEJORADA as a landowner in the town of Escalona, located in the province of Toledo.

In the 17th century, the name MEJORADA gained prominence when Don Pedro MEJORADA, a wealthy merchant and landowner, was granted a noble title by King Philip IV in recognition of his contributions to the Spanish crown. This event further solidified the name's association with social advancement and success.

Notable individuals with the surname MEJORADA throughout history include:

1. Francisco MEJORADA (1580-1652), a Spanish painter known for his religious works in the Baroque style.
2. Juana MEJORADA (1612-1688), a Spanish nun and mystic who wrote extensively on spiritual matters.
3. Miguel MEJORADA (1725-1803), a Spanish botanist and explorer who contributed to the study of the flora of the Americas.
4. Sebastián MEJORADA (1857-1932), a Mexican politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the United States in the early 20th century.
5. Lucía MEJORADA (1904-1988), a renowned Spanish author and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

While the name MEJORADA is not as common today as it once was, it continues to carry a rich historical legacy, reflecting the aspirations and achievements of those who bore it throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mejorada

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

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

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