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

Mojarro, 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 Mojarro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mojarro in America

Mojarro is the 18950th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mojarro surname appeared 1,440 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 Mojarro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mojarro 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 Mojarro

The surname Mojarro has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "mojarra," which refers to a type of fish commonly found in the Mediterranean region. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been given as a nickname or occupational name to individuals involved in fishing or related trades.

In the early years, the name was predominantly found in the southern regions of Spain, particularly in areas like Andalusia and Murcia, where fishing played a significant role in the local economy. One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the municipal archives of Seville, dated back to 1587, which references a certain Pedro Mojarro, a fisherman residing in the city.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, as migrations and population movements increased, the surname began to spread across other parts of Spain and its territories. In the 1670s, records show a Juan Mojarro who served as a soldier in the Spanish army during the conquest of the Canary Islands. Later, in 1756, a María Mojarro was documented as a resident of the Spanish colony of Puerto Rico.

Notably, the surname Mojarro has also been found in historical documents from Latin American countries, likely due to the Spanish colonization and settlement in the region. For instance, in 1823, a José Mojarro was listed as a landowner in the Mexican state of Jalisco.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Mojarro have achieved notable recognition. One such figure was Antonio Mojarro (1785-1862), a Spanish military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon. Another prominent bearer of the name was Emilio Mojarro (1901-1978), a Mexican artist renowned for his landscape paintings and murals.

Other notable individuals include:

1. Juana Mojarro (1815-1892), a Spanish poet and writer from Seville.
2. Pedro Mojarro (1867-1931), a Chilean politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies.
3. Ignacio Mojarro (1874-1948), a Mexican architect known for his contributions to the neo-colonial style in Mexico City.
4. Margarita Mojarro (1912-2003), a Peruvian educator and women's rights activist.
5. Luis Mojarro (1956-present), a Spanish film director and screenwriter, best known for his work in the thriller genre.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mojarro

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

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

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