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

Molandes, 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 Molandes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Molandes in America

Molandes is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Molandes surname appeared 143 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 Molandes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Molandes 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 Molandes

The surname Molandes has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Portugal and Spain. It traces back to the time of the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th centuries. The name is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "mawlana," which means "our lord" or "our master."

During the Moorish rule, many Arabic names and words were adopted by the local population, and Molandes was likely one of them. The name may have been used as a descriptive term for someone who held a position of authority or was a respected member of the community.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Molandes can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a nobleman named Pedro Molandes in a charter dated 1287, which granted him lands in the region of Algarve, Portugal.

In the 15th century, the name appears in a manuscript detailing the exploits of a Spanish explorer named Juan Molandes, who was part of an expedition to the Canary Islands in 1492. This expedition was led by Christopher Columbus, and Juan Molandes played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the islands.

Another prominent figure with the surname Molandes was Diego Molandes, a Portuguese diplomat who lived in the 16th century. He served as an ambassador to the court of King Henry VIII of England and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties between Portugal and England.

In the 17th century, the name Molandes can be found in church records from the city of Seville, Spain. One notable entry is the baptism of Juana Molandes in 1624, the daughter of a wealthy merchant family.

Throughout history, variations of the name Molandes have also been documented, such as Molandez, Molandés, and Molandiz. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the influence of different languages in the areas where the name was prevalent.

Some other notable individuals with the surname Molandes include:

1. Alonso Molandes (1534-1597), a Spanish poet and playwright known for his works in the Renaissance era.
2. María Molandes (1612-1681), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded a religious order in Seville.
3. Pedro Molandes de Aldana (1670-1742), a Portuguese military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession.
4. Beatriz Molandes Pereira (1778-1845), a Portuguese painter and artist renowned for her portraits of the nobility.
5. Juan Molandes y García (1825-1891), a Spanish architect who designed several prominent buildings in Madrid.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Molandes

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

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

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