Explore the Family Name Mendonsa
The meaning of Mendonsa
Altered form of Portuguese Mendonça (see Mendonca). This surname is also found in western India, where it was taken by Portuguese colonists.
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How common is the last name Mendonsa in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mendonsa saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mendonsa ranked as the 47,838th most popular surname but dropped to the 52,482nd position in 2010, reflecting a negative change of approximately 9.71%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased by about 5.05%, from 416 in 2000 to 395 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of the Mendonsa surname per 100,000 people fell by around 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #52,482 | -9.71% |
| Count | 416 | 395 | -5.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mendonsa
When it comes to ethnic identity associated with the Mendonsa surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows several shifts between 2000 and 2010. While a majority of Mendonsas identify as White (79.49% in 2010), this figure has seen a reduction of about 5.8% since 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose by approximately 36.89%, from 7.21% in 2000 to 9.87% in 2010. Furthermore, there was a significant increase in the number of Mendonsas identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of roughly 69.97% over the decade. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races remained relatively stable, while counts for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native identities were suppressed for privacy or were non-existent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.38% | 79.49% | -5.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.21% | 9.87% | 36.89% |
| Two or More Races | 5.29% | 5.32% | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 5.32% | 69.97% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |