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

Mohedano, 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 Mohedano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mohedano in America

Mohedano is the 106570th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mohedano surname appeared 167 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 Mohedano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mohedano 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 Mohedano

The surname Mohedano is of Spanish origin, originating from the Andalusia region of southern Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "mohdi," which means "the one who guides or leads." This suggests that the name may have originated during the Moorish rule in Spain, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th century.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Mohedano surname can be found in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of the Hunt), a 14th-century manuscript commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document mentions a place called "Mohedano" in the province of Córdoba, which may have been the birthplace of individuals bearing this surname.

The Mohedano surname is also associated with the town of Mohedano, located in the province of Córdoba, Andalusia. This town's name likely originated from the Arabic word "mohadam," meaning "the place of destruction" or "the ruined place." It is possible that the surname Mohedano was initially used to identify individuals who hailed from this town or its surrounding areas.

During the 16th century, a notable figure with the Mohedano surname was Francisco Mohedano, a Spanish historian and theologian born in Córdoba in 1525. He authored several works on religious topics and was considered a respected scholar of his time.

In the 18th century, Juan Mohedano (1691-1767) was a prominent Spanish historian and theologian from the city of Antequera, Málaga. He is best known for his work "Historia Literaria de España" (Literary History of Spain), which documented the literary achievements of Spanish authors throughout history.

Another notable individual with the Mohedano surname was Rafael Mohedano (1767-1840), a Spanish painter and engraver from Córdoba. He is renowned for his religious paintings and engravings, which adorned various churches and cathedrals in Andalusia.

In more recent times, Javier Mohedano (born 1956) is a Spanish actor and director who has appeared in numerous television series and films. He has also directed several stage productions and is considered a prominent figure in the Spanish entertainment industry.

Overall, the surname Mohedano has a rich history rooted in the Andalusia region of Spain, with possible connections to the Moorish influence and the town of the same name. While the name has been borne by notable figures throughout history, its origins can be traced back to the Arabic language and the cultural heritage of southern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mohedano

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

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

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