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

Mosqueda, 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 Mosqueda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mosqueda in America

Mosqueda is the 3668th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mosqueda surname appeared 9,709 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Mosqueda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mosqueda 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 Mosqueda

The surname Mosqueda has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is a locational name derived from the municipality of Mosqueda, situated in the province of Burgos, Castile and León. The name Mosqueda itself stems from the Latin term "musca," which translates to "fly," suggesting a connection to a region with an abundance of flies or perhaps even a reference to a flyswatter manufacturing hub.

Records indicate that the Mosqueda surname first appeared in the 11th century, with mentions in various historical documents from the Kingdom of Castile. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Don Rodrigo de Mosqueda, a nobleman who served as a courtier to King Alfonso VIII of Castile in the late 12th century.

During the 13th century, the Mosqueda family played a significant role in the Reconquista, the protracted struggle to drive out the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula. Gonzalo Mosqueda, a valiant knight, was celebrated for his bravery in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, a decisive victory for the Christian forces.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the globe, the Mosqueda name traveled far and wide. In the 16th century, Captain Hernán Mosqueda was among the early Spanish explorers who ventured into the New World, establishing settlements in present-day Mexico and Peru.

Another notable figure bearing the Mosqueda surname was Doña María Mosqueda, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the court of King Philip IV during the 17th century. Her collection of sonnets and lyrical poems, titled "Flores del Alma" (Flowers of the Soul), garnered widespread acclaim.

In the 19th century, General José Mosqueda played a pivotal role in the Mexican War of Independence, leading revolutionary forces against the Spanish colonial rule. His tactical brilliance and unwavering determination earned him a place in the annals of Mexican history.

Over the centuries, the Mosqueda surname has been carried by individuals from diverse walks of life, including artists, politicians, and academics. While the name may have evolved slightly in spelling and pronunciation across different regions, its Spanish roots and historical significance remain deeply ingrained in its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mosqueda

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

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

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