Cognomen מנדוסה (Mendoza 
, מנדוסה 
) , in the world, is a prevalent surname. The cognomen מנדוסה is habitual in 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). In absolute terms, the name is most common in Mexico, Philippines, and Peru. Very seldom, מנדוסה is the forename as well as the last name.