Find out how popular the last name Leamon is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Leamon.

Leamon, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Leamon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leamon in America

Leamon is the 18366th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leamon surname appeared 1,508 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Leamon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leamon to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Leamon

The surname Leamon is of English origin, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "lēmann," meaning "a beloved man" or "a friend." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone who was well-liked or held in high regard within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Leamon can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Leamann." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and property rights in England.

During the 13th century, the name Leamon emerged in various forms, such as "Lemman" and "Leamond," reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations of the time. These early spellings were likely influenced by the Norman French pronunciation of the name.

In the 14th century, the surname Leamon appeared in several historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, where a certain John Leamon was listed as a landowner in 1379. Around this time, the name was also found in the Poll Tax records of Cambridgeshire, indicating its widespread usage across different regions of England.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Leamon throughout history include:

1. Sir Thomas Leamon (1550-1628), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I.
2. William Leamon (1670-1741), a prominent merchant and ship owner from Bristol, known for his expeditions to the West Indies and the Americas.
3. Elizabeth Leamon (1765-1832), a British author and poet, whose works were widely acclaimed during the Romantic era.
4. John Leamon (1810-1881), a Scottish inventor and engineer, best known for his contributions to the development of early steam engines.
5. George Leamon (1867-1942), an American lawyer and judge who served on the Supreme Court of California from 1923 to 1935.

The surname Leamon has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Leamonbury and Leamonton, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leamon

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Leamon.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Leamon was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Leamon has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Leamon was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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