There are
3568
Mendosas in the USA
Mendosa is the
9144th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Mendosa

Pedrode

Spanish conquistador who participated in the colonization of Peru and played a significant role in the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.

DiegoMendosa

Portuguese explorer and navigator, known for his involvement in early voyages of exploration to East Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Antoniode

Spanish viceroy of New Spain (Mexico) from 1535 to 1550. He implemented important administrative and economic reforms during his tenure.

Franciscode

Spanish military commander and nobleman who held various positions within the Spanish Empire and participated in several military campaigns.

LeonorMendosa

Portuguese noblewoman and poet, known for her literary contributions during the Renaissance period.

Mendosa Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Mendosa has origins in both Spanish and Portuguese cultures.
Geographic DistributionThe surname is commonly found in Spain, Portugal, and their former colonies.
VariationsThe surname can have variations such as Mendoza, Mendoça, and Mendossa.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of individuals with the surname Mendosa occurred during different time periods and in various places, including the colonization of the Americas by the Spanish and Portuguese, as well as subsequent diaspora movements and migrations influenced by historical events, economic factors, and personal choices.