Explore the Family Name Mendiola
The meaning of Mendiola
Basque: habitational name from any of several places called Mendiola, in Araba/Álava, Gipuzkoa, and Biscay provinces, Basque Country (Spain), so named from Basque mendi ‘mountain’ + the topographic suffix -ola. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Carlos, Manuel, Luis, Raul, Pedro, Armando, Ricardo, Rolando, Guadalupe, Ignacio.
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How common is the last name Mendiola in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mendiola has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mendiola ranked as the 4,112th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to 3,337th place, marking an 18.85% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also ballooned during this period from 7,980 to 10,752, reflecting a growth of 34.74%. Consequently, for every 100,000 people, there were 2.96 individuals named Mendiola in 2000, whereas the figure increased to 3.65 in 2010, indicating a 23.31% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,112 | #3,337 | 18.85% |
| Count | 7,980 | 10,752 | 34.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.96 | 3.65 | 23.31% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mendiola
In terms of ethnicity, Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a significant majority of individuals with the Mendiola surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with little change (75.39% to 75.19%). However, there were slight shifts in other ethnic identities. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by 9.63% to 14.69% in 2010. There was also a 33.63% increase in those reporting two or more races, going up to 3.02%. Those identifying as White decreased from 8.51% to 6.64%, a drop of -21.97%, while those identifying as Black saw a 47.62% increase, albeit from a small base, reaching 0.31% in 2010. Lastly, American Indian and Alaskan Native identification saw a decrease of 37.50%, landing at 0.15% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.39% | 75.19% | -0.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 13.4% | 14.69% | 9.63% |
| White | 8.51% | 6.64% | -21.97% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 3.02% | 33.63% |
| Black | 0.21% | 0.31% | 47.62% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.15% | -37.5% |
Mendiola ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Mendiola is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 27.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Indigenous American (20.6%) and Filipino & Austronesian (20.1%). Additional ancestries include British & Irish, French & German, Italian, Eastern European, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 27.2% |
| Indigenous American | 20.6% |
| Filipino & Austronesian | 20.1% |
| Other | 32.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Mendiola
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Mendiola have recent ancestry locations all within Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Aguascalientes, Mexico | 48.20% |
| Michoacan, Mexico | 48.20% |
| Zacatecas, Mexico | 48.20% |
| Veracruz, Mexico | 48.20% |
| Tamaulipas, Mexico | 48.20% |
What Mendiola haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Mendiola is R-P311, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-P311 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-DF27 and E-M5021, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Valerio, Bueno, Sarmiento, Fajardo, Leyva, Valverde, Urbina, Pinzon, Rodriquez, Dacosta.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mendiola surname are: A2, H, B2. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Mendiola have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Mendiola" Surname 47.1%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Mendiola" Surname 36.0%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mendiola" Surname 32.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Mendiola" Surname 14.7%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mendiola?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Mendiola are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition