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

Mendolla, 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 Mendolla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mendolla in America

Mendolla is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mendolla surname appeared 102 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 Mendolla.

The history of the last name Mendolla

The surname Mendolla originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Catalonia. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "mendicus," which means "beggar" or "poor person." The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, Mendolla was a fairly common surname among the lower classes in Catalonia. It is likely that the name was initially given as a nickname or descriptive term to individuals who were beggars or lived in poverty.

One of the earliest known references to the name Mendolla can be found in a 12th-century manuscript from the Monastery of Ripoll, which mentions a person named Pere Mendolla. This document suggests that the name had already become established as a surname in that region by that time.

In the 13th century, there are records of a family called Mendolla residing in the town of Vilafranca del Penedès, located in the province of Barcelona. This family is believed to have played a significant role in the local community, with some members holding positions of authority.

As the name spread throughout Spain, variations in spelling emerged, such as Mendola, Mendola, and Mendoça. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and different phonetic interpretations of the original name.

One notable figure with the surname Mendolla was Jaume Mendolla, a 14th-century merchant from Barcelona who established trade routes with Italy and the Mediterranean region. His success in business and entrepreneurship contributed to the name's association with commerce and trade.

In the 16th century, a prominent military leader named Rodrigo Mendolla fought in the Spanish conquest of the Americas. He is recorded as having participated in various campaigns and battles, earning recognition for his bravery and strategic abilities.

Another individual of note was María Mendolla, a 17th-century writer and poet from Valencia. She published a collection of poems that explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, earning her recognition among literary circles of her time.

During the 18th century, a renowned artist named Juan Mendolla gained acclaim for his beautiful oil paintings depicting religious scenes and portraits of the Spanish nobility. His works are still exhibited in some of Spain's most prestigious art museums.

In the 19th century, a famous explorer and naturalist named Antonio Mendolla embarked on several expeditions to the Americas, documenting his findings and contributing to the field of natural history.

While the surname Mendolla is still found in Spain today, particularly in Catalonia and surrounding regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and diaspora communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mendolla

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

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

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