MONDRAGON
Mondragon
Mondragon is a British surname of Basque origin. It is thought to have derived from the Basque place name Mondragón, a town in Spain known for its industrial history. The name Mondragon may have been adopted by individuals who hailed from this region and later settled in the United Kingdom.
The surname Mondragon is relatively rare in the UK, reflecting the small size of the Basque community in the country. Those bearing the surname can be found across various regions of the UK, though concentrations may exist in areas historically linked to immigration or trade with continental Europe.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling and pronunciation are common, particularly due to the transliteration of Basque to English. Despite its rarity, the surname Mondragon holds cultural significance for those who can trace their ancestry to the Basque region, serving as a link to their heritage and history.
There are approximately 19 people named Mondragon in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Fewer than one in a million people in Britain are named Mondragon.
Origin: Iberian
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Spain
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Spanish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Lawrence
- Rafael
- Todd
Female
- Paula
Similar and related surnames
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