Explore the Family Name Mandoza
The meaning of Mandoza
Hispanic: altered form of Basque Mendoza.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mandoza in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mandoza saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 59,916 in 2000, it slipped to 62,189 by 2010, reflecting a decline of 3.79%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased slightly during the same period, from 315 to 322, marking a growth of 2.22%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Mandoza per 100,000 decreased by 8.33%, suggesting that while the absolute number of people with this surname rose, it did not keep pace with overall population growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #62,189 | -3.79% |
| Count | 315 | 322 | 2.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mandoza
The Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Mandoza between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as Hispanic, increasing slightly from 81.27% to 84.47%. In contrast, those identifying as White declined from 13.33% to 11.18%, and persons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell dramatically from 3.49% to 1.86%. Notably, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black was 1.59% in 2000, but no such identification was recorded in 2010. No changes were observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.27% | 84.47% | 3.94% |
| White | 13.33% | 11.18% | -16.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.49% | 1.86% | -46.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |