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

Mojena, 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 Mojena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mojena in America

Mojena is the 91981st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mojena surname appeared 200 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 Mojena.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mojena 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 Mojena

The surname Mojena has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia, where it first appeared in the late 15th century. The name is derived from the Arabic word "mujannad," which means "soldier" or "warrior." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name were likely soldiers or those involved in military service during the Islamic rule of the Iberian Peninsula.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mojena can be found in the "Repartimiento de Granada," a document that recorded the distribution of land and property in Granada after the Christian conquest of the city in 1492. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Mojena, indicating that the name was already established in the region at that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Mojena family seemed to have spread to other parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragon. Historical records from this period, such as church registries and municipal archives, contain references to individuals bearing the name Mojena.

One notable bearer of the Mojena surname was Juan Mojena, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. Juan Mojena was born around 1490 in Andalusia and played a crucial role in several battles and expeditions during the conquest.

Another prominent figure with the surname Mojena was Sebastián Mojena, a Spanish painter who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Sebastián Mojena was known for his religious works, which adorned several churches and monasteries in Spain. He was born in Seville in 1570 and died in Madrid in 1633.

In the 18th century, the Mojena name appeared in various parts of the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable individual was Miguel Mojena, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the colonization efforts in the region now known as Florida. Miguel Mojena was born in Seville in 1710 and played a significant role in establishing Spanish settlements in the area.

As the Mojena family continued to expand and migrate, the name also underwent some variations in spelling, such as Mohena, Moghena, and Mojena. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation patterns.

In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the Mojena surname was Emilio Mojena, a Spanish writer and journalist born in Madrid in 1825. Emilio Mojena was known for his satirical works and his contributions to various literary publications of the time.

Throughout its history, the surname Mojena has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including soldiers, artists, explorers, and writers. While the name originated in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carrying with it the rich heritage and historical significance of its Andalusian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mojena

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

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

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