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

Mozo, 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 Mozo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mozo in America

Mozo is the 29822nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mozo surname appeared 788 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 Mozo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mozo 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 Mozo

The surname "Mozo" has its origins in Spain, specifically in the Castilian Spanish language. The name dates back to the Middle Ages, derived from the Spanish word "mozo," which translates to "youth" or "young man." This term was commonly used to refer to servants, apprentices, or young workers.

In the early 13th century, the name "Mozo" appeared in various historical records and manuscripts, often associated with individuals employed in households or trades. The earliest known reference can be found in the "Libro de Cuentas" (Book of Accounts) from the Kingdom of Aragon, where a certain "Juan Mozo" was listed as a servant in the royal court.

The name "Mozo" gained prominence during the 15th and 16th centuries, particularly in regions like Andalusia and Extremadura, where it was frequently used as a descriptive surname for young men engaged in various occupations. One notable example is Pedro Mozo de las Navas, a renowned Spanish painter born in 1498, who was celebrated for his religious artwork and frescoes.

In the 17th century, the name "Mozo" was documented in various legal records and parish registers across Spain. One prominent figure bearing this surname was Diego Mozo Rosales, a Spanish military officer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas between 1640 and 1670.

As the centuries progressed, the name "Mozo" spread beyond Spain's borders, carried by Spanish explorers, settlers, and immigrants to various parts of the world. In the 18th century, Juan Mozo de Mendoza, a Spanish colonial administrator, played a significant role in the governance of the Viceroyalty of New Granada (modern-day Colombia and Panama) between 1760 and 1772.

Another notable figure was María Mozo Rodríguez, a Spanish-born writer and activist who lived in the late 19th century. She was a pioneering voice for women's rights and education in Spain, publishing several works advocating for gender equality and social reform.

While the surname "Mozo" has its roots in medieval Spain, it has since become a global name, with variations and adaptations in other languages and cultures. Despite its humble origins, the name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, leaving an indelible mark on history through their contributions and achievements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mozo

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Mozo, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!