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

Leano, 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 Leano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leano in America

Leano is the 21868th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leano surname appeared 1,188 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Leano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leano 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 Leano

The surname Leano is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the regions of Campania and Calabria during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "leanus," meaning "flat" or "smooth," suggesting a possible connection to a physical or geographical feature associated with the early bearers of the name.

In the 12th century, the name Leano appeared in various historical records, including the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of charters and documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava de' Tirreni in Campania. This suggests that the name was well-established in southern Italy during this time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Leano was Riccardo Leano, a nobleman who lived in the town of Salerno, Campania, in the late 13th century. He was noted for his involvement in local politics and his influential role in the region.

In the 15th century, the name Leano was found in the archives of the Kingdom of Naples, where it was associated with several families of noble or landed status. This indicates that the name had gained prominence and recognition among the upper classes of the region.

The town of Leano, located in the province of Lecce, Apulia, is believed to have derived its name from the surname, suggesting that early bearers of the name may have been among the founders or influential residents of this locality.

One notable bearer of the surname was Giovanni Battista Leano, a 16th-century painter from Naples, known for his religious and mythological works. He was active between 1550 and 1590 and is considered a prominent figure in the Neapolitan Renaissance art scene.

In the 17th century, the Leano family established themselves in Calabria, where they were recognized as landowners and members of the local nobility. Antonio Leano (1610-1679), a lawyer and jurist from Cosenza, gained recognition for his legal writings and his service as a judge in the Kingdom of Naples.

Another prominent individual with the surname Leano was Vincenzo Leano (1734-1811), a Neapolitan architect and engineer who contributed to various architectural projects in Naples and the surrounding regions. His works included the design of churches, palaces, and other notable structures.

In the 19th century, the Leano family produced several military officers and political figures, including Giulio Leano (1825-1892), a general in the Italian Army who played a significant role in the unification of Italy and the subsequent campaigns against the Papal States.

Throughout its history, the surname Leano has been associated with various professions, including law, art, architecture, and military service, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of its bearers across different regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leano

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

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 Leano 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 Leano 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 Leano was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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