There are
3568
Mendosas in the USAMendosa is the
9144th
most common last name in the USAHistorical 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.
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.