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

Mozingo, 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 Mozingo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mozingo in America

Mozingo is the 10900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mozingo surname appeared 2,921 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mozingo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mozingo 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 Mozingo

The surname Mozingo is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "mozingo," which means "young man" or "youth." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for a young man or a term of endearment.

The earliest recorded instances of the Mozingo surname date back to the 14th century in various regions of Spain, including Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. Some historical records from that time period mention individuals with variations of the name, such as "Mozingo," "Mozinguo," and "Mozinguez."

One notable historical figure who bore the Mozingo surname was Juan Mozingo, a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. Juan Mozingo was born in 1492 in Seville and played a significant role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire.

Another prominent individual with the Mozingo surname was María Mozingo, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was born in 1621 in Granada and was known for her philanthropic endeavors, founding several charitable organizations and orphanages in her hometown.

In the 18th century, there was a notable Mozingo family in the region of Catalonia. One member of this family, Antonio Mozingo (1754-1822), was a celebrated artist and sculptor who created numerous works that adorned churches and public buildings throughout Catalonia.

The Mozingo surname also found its way to the Americas during the colonial era, with some individuals bearing this name settling in various regions of Latin America, including Mexico, Peru, and Colombia. One such individual was Pedro Mozingo (1688-1762), a Spanish colonist who established a successful cattle ranch in what is now Venezuela.

While the Mozingo surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriages. However, the vast majority of individuals with this last name can trace their ancestry back to the Iberian Peninsula and the rich cultural heritage of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mozingo

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

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

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