Cognomen Мендоза (Mendoza 
, Мендоза 
) , throughout the world, is a prevalent surname. The family name Мендоза is characteristic of Latin America and the Caribbean, particularly Nicaragua, where it is a prevalent surname, Mexico, where it is a widespread surname, and Peru (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, this name is the most popular in Mexico, Philippines, and Peru. Very seldom, Мендоза is the forename as well as the last name.