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

Mesones, 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 Mesones surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mesones in America

Mesones is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mesones surname appeared 161 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 Mesones.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mesones 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 Mesones

The surname MESONES is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "mesón," which means "inn" or "hostel" in Spanish. This name likely originated in the late Middle Ages or the Renaissance period when inns and hostels were an essential part of travel and commerce.

The earliest known records of the MESONES surname can be traced back to the 15th century in various regions of Spain, particularly in the northern regions such as Castile and Aragon. It is believed that the name was originally given to individuals who owned or operated inns or hostels along major trade routes or pilgrimage paths.

One notable historical reference to the MESONES surname can be found in the archives of the city of Valladolid, where a certain Juan de MESONES is mentioned as a prominent innkeeper in the late 15th century. Additionally, the MESONES name appears in several ecclesiastical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, suggesting that members of this family may have held positions within the Church.

Among the earliest recorded individuals with the MESONES surname was Diego de MESONES, a merchant and landowner who lived in Seville in the early 16th century. Another notable figure was Alonso de MESONES, a military captain who fought in the Spanish conquest of the Americas during the 16th century.

In the 17th century, the MESONES name gained prominence in the arts, with Pedro MESONES, a renowned painter and sculptor from Madrid, whose works can still be found in several churches and museums across Spain.

During the 18th century, the MESONES family produced several notable intellectuals and academics, including Francisco MESONES, a philosopher and professor at the University of Salamanca, and Juana MESONES, a respected writer and poet from Andalusia.

The 19th century saw the rise of several MESONES figures in the political arena, such as Manuel MESONES, a liberal politician and advocate for social reforms in Spain, and Alejandro MESONES, a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the Spanish judicial system.

Throughout history, the MESONES surname has been closely associated with various industries and professions related to hospitality, travel, and commerce, reflecting its etymological roots. While the name has undergone some variations in spelling over the centuries, it has remained a distinct and recognizable surname in Spanish-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mesones

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

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

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