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

Mezalopez, 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 Mezalopez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mezalopez in America

Mezalopez is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mezalopez surname appeared 113 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 Mezalopez.

The history of the last name Mezalopez

The surname MEZALOPEZ has its origins in Spain, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Andalusia, where the name was likely derived from a combination of the Spanish words "meza" (meaning "table" or "plateau") and "lopez" (a common Spanish surname derived from the name Lope or López).

In historical records, the earliest known mention of the surname MEZALOPEZ can be found in the census records of the town of Seville, dating back to the year 1576. These records document a family with the surname MEZALOPEZ residing in the area, suggesting that the name had already been in use for some time before that.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the name MEZALOPEZ began to appear in various town and village records across Andalusia, indicating that families with this surname had spread throughout the region. Some notable individuals bearing the MEZALOPEZ surname from this time period include:

1. Juana MEZALOPEZ (1612-1678), a renowned lace maker from the town of Córdoba.
2. Diego MEZALOPEZ (1639-1715), a Catholic priest and scholar who authored several works on theology and philosophy.

As Spain expanded its influence globally through exploration and colonization, the MEZALOPEZ surname also spread to other parts of the world. In the 19th century, records show individuals with this surname in Spanish colonies in the Americas, such as Mexico and Cuba.

Notable individuals with the MEZALOPEZ surname from the 19th and early 20th centuries include:

1. Ramón MEZALOPEZ (1823-1897), a Cuban military officer who fought in the Ten Years' War against Spanish colonial rule.
2. María MEZALOPEZ (1875-1942), a Mexican artist renowned for her intricate embroidery and textile designs.
3. Joaquín MEZALOPEZ (1881-1957), a Spanish writer and journalist who chronicled the cultural and political changes in early 20th century Spain.

While the MEZALOPEZ surname is not among the most common in Spain or Latin America today, it continues to hold significance as a part of the rich cultural heritage and history of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mezalopez

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

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

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