This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: janporterahola Surnames: Mendoza Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.alameda/3468.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The name in Portugal was Mendonca, but when Poppa Goza's folks came to Portugal to Hawaii..the spelling was changed on their immigration papers and since neither of his folks spoke English it stayed that way. Both Nana & Poppa Goza talked little about their life before both came to California. They were still most comfortable in Portugese and I am an Okie so didn't understand much when they reminensed. Sorry. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.