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

Mondala, 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 Mondala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mondala in America

Mondala is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mondala surname appeared 115 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 Mondala.

The history of the last name Mondala

The surname Mondala has its origins in the Italian region of Tuscany, dating back to the late 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "mundialis," meaning "of the world" or "worldly." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who traveled extensively or had a worldly outlook.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mondala can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1287, which mentions a merchant named Giovanni Mondala. This indicates that the name was already established in the Florentine society of the time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Mondala gained prominence in the region of Tuscany. In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Luca Mondala, a renowned painter and artist who worked in the cities of Siena and Pisa. His works can still be admired in several churches and galleries across Tuscany.

In the 16th century, the Mondala family established itself as a respected lineage in the city of Arezzo. Records show that a Bernardo Mondala held a prominent position as a judge and legal advisor to the local authorities during this time.

As the Mondala name spread across Italy, it also found its way into other regions. In the 17th century, a Genoese merchant named Niccolò Mondala established a successful trading company that operated throughout the Mediterranean region.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Mondala, a Venetian scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His works on ethics and moral philosophy were highly regarded during his lifetime and continue to be studied by academics to this day.

In the 19th century, the Mondala surname gained recognition in the field of music. Antonio Mondala, born in Naples in 1823, was a celebrated operatic tenor who performed at some of the most prestigious venues across Europe, including La Scala in Milan.

As the centuries passed, the Mondala name continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, academics, and businesspeople, contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mondala

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

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 Mondala 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.

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

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