Although arguably there is no connection between the meaning of a surname and a coat of arms, the origins as known seem to us unlikely given that a coat of arms of great prominence was granted to the family of Hurtado de Mendoza in circa 1600.
Freezing meat keeps bacteria in a dormant stage. However, once thawed, these bacteria can become active again. Never thaw meat on the counter or let it sit out of the refrigerator for more than two hours. In the summer, reduce this time to 1 hour.
Food thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen without cooking, although there may be some loss of quality. But the freezer-to-fridge method takes a lot of time. Depending on the size of your food, you might have to leave it in the fridge for anywhere from 8-24 hours.