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

Mostacero, 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 Mostacero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mostacero in America

Mostacero is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mostacero surname appeared 110 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 Mostacero.

The history of the last name Mostacero

The surname "MOSTACERO" is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "mostaza," meaning mustard, and the suffix "-ero," indicating a person who works with or produces a particular product, in this case, mustard.

The name may have originated in regions of Spain where mustard cultivation or production was prevalent, such as Castile or Andalusia. Early records of the name are scarce, but it is possible that it appeared in local church or tax records from the 14th or 15th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "MOSTACERO" was Juan Mostacero, a merchant who lived in Seville, Spain, in the late 15th century. He was known for his involvement in the spice trade and may have been involved in the production or distribution of mustard.

Another notable bearer of the name was Pedro Mostacero, a soldier who fought in the Spanish Conquest of Mexico under Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. He was among the conquistadors who accompanied Cortés on his expeditions and played a role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire.

In the 17th century, María Mostacero gained recognition as a prominent painter in Madrid. She was known for her religious works and portraits, and her paintings can be found in several churches and private collections in Spain.

During the 18th century, José Mostacero was a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Barcelona, including the Church of Santa María del Mar and the Hospital de la Santa Creu.

In the 19th century, Enrique Mostacero was a influential political figure in Spain. He served as a member of the Spanish Parliament and was a vocal advocate for social reforms and workers' rights.

While the surname "MOSTACERO" is not among the most common in Spain today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and is associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, soldiers, artists, architects, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mostacero

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

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

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