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

Mondaca, 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 Mondaca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mondaca in America

Mondaca is the 73005th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mondaca surname appeared 266 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 Mondaca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mondaca 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 Mondaca

The surname Mondaca originates from the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Basque word "monda," meaning "hill" or "mound," and the suffix "-ca," which denotes a diminutive or small form, suggesting a connection to a particular small hill or elevated area.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the Mondaca surname can be traced back to medieval Basque manuscripts and documents. One notable reference appears in the Fueros de Vizcaya, a compilation of regional laws and customs from the 14th century, where the name is mentioned in connection with land ownership and local governance.

In the 15th century, the Mondaca family played a prominent role in the military campaigns against the Kingdom of Navarre, with several members serving as skilled archers and soldiers. Juan de Mondaca (c. 1420-1489) was a respected military leader who fought alongside King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the Reconquista.

As the Mondaca family spread across Spain and into other regions, variations in spelling emerged, such as Mondaga, Mondagua, and Mondague. These variations often reflected local linguistic influences and adaptations.

In the 16th century, a notable figure was Diego de Mondaca (c. 1510-1578), a Spanish explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. Mondaca played a crucial role in the conquest of Mexico and later served as a colonial administrator in New Spain (Mexico).

The Mondaca surname also found its way to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era, with some members of the family settling in the archipelago and establishing themselves as landowners and government officials.

Other notable individuals with the Mondaca surname include:

1. Pedro de Mondaca (c. 1550-1620), a Spanish navigator and cartographer who contributed to the mapping of the Pacific Ocean.
2. María de Mondaca (c. 1600-1670), a Spanish poet and writer renowned for her religious works and sonnets.
3. Juan Bautista Mondaca (c. 1680-1745), a Basque architect who designed several churches and public buildings in northern Spain.
4. Ignacio Mondaca (c. 1800-1870), a Chilean politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the country's early legal system.
5. Dolores Mondaca (1892-1980), a Mexican activist and educator who advocated for women's rights and education reform.

The Mondaca surname has endured through the centuries, carrying the legacy of its Basque origins and the stories of those who bore this name across various regions and historical periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mondaca

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

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

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