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

Mollinedo, 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 Mollinedo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mollinedo in America

Mollinedo is the 44270th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mollinedo surname appeared 486 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 Mollinedo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mollinedo 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 Mollinedo

The surname Mollinedo originated in northern Spain, specifically in the regions of Cantabria and Asturias. Its roots can be traced back to the 9th and 10th centuries during the Reconquista period when the Christian kingdoms were reclaiming territories from the Moors.

The name is believed to be derived from the Basque or pre-Roman Iberian language, with possible connections to the words "mol" or "molin" meaning hill or elevated land. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to people living on a hill or in a mountainous area.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Mollinedo can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century manuscript that documented land ownership and feudal rights in Castile. This document lists several individuals with variations of the name, such as Mollinedo, Molinedo, and Molliniego, indicating the widespread use of the surname in the region at that time.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Pedro Mollinedo served as a secretary to King Juan II of Castile and León. His son, Diego Mollinedo, was a renowned scholar and theologian who participated in the Council of Basel in the 1430s.

During the 16th century, Juan de Mollinedo was a prominent captain in the Spanish army and played a crucial role in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership during the Siege of Tenochtitlan in 1521.

In the 17th century, Francisco de Mollinedo y Angulo was a celebrated Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits. He was born in Valladolid in 1618 and died in Madrid in 1689.

In the 18th century, Antonio de Mollinedo y Losada was a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Chile from 1756 to 1761. He was instrumental in strengthening the defenses and infrastructure of the region during his tenure.

Throughout history, the surname Mollinedo has been associated with various noble families and landowners in northern Spain, particularly in the regions of Cantabria and Asturias, where it originated. While the name has spread to other parts of Spain and Latin America over time, its roots can be traced back to the ancient Iberian inhabitants of the northern Spanish regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mollinedo

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

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

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