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

Mosquea, 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 Mosquea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mosquea in America

Mosquea is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mosquea surname appeared 383 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 Mosquea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mosquea 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 Mosquea

The surname "MOSQUEA" has its origins in Spain, where it first appeared in the medieval period. It is derived from the Arabic word "masjid," which means "mosque." This suggests that the name was likely borne by individuals or families associated with mosques or Islamic religious institutions.

During the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th century, the Arabic language and culture had a significant influence on the region. Many place names and surnames were adopted from Arabic roots, and "MOSQUEA" is one such example.

The earliest recorded mention of the surname "MOSQUEA" can be found in the "Libro de Repartimiento de Sevilla," a 13th-century document that recorded the distribution of land and properties in Seville after its reconquest by the Christian forces in 1248. This document lists several individuals with the surname "MOSQUEA" as recipients of land grants.

One notable historical figure bearing the surname "MOSQUEA" was Alonso de Mosquera (1492-1563), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of present-day Colombia and Ecuador. He served as the first governor of the province of Popayán and played a key role in the subjugation of indigenous populations.

Another individual of note was Diego de Mosquera (1546-1611), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the governor of Puerto Rico from 1589 to 1595. He was responsible for strengthening the island's defenses against English and Dutch attacks.

In the 17th century, Juan de Mosquera (1602-1675) was a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works. He was active in Seville and is considered one of the leading artists of the Golden Age of Spanish art.

In the realm of literature, Joaquín Mosquera y Arboleda (1787-1878) was a Colombian poet, journalist, and politician. He played a prominent role in the struggle for Colombian independence and served as the country's foreign minister.

Lastly, José María Mosquera (1800-1854) was a Colombian military officer and politician who served as the President of Colombia from 1845 to 1849. He played a significant role in the civil wars that plagued the country during the 19th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mosquea

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

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

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