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

Leomiti, 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 Leomiti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leomiti in America

Leomiti is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leomiti surname appeared 113 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 Leomiti.

The history of the last name Leomiti

The surname LEOMITI is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "leo" meaning lion, combined with a suffix "-miti" which may have originated from a place name or an occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEOMITI name can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated 1382, which mentions a Pietro LEOMITI, a respected merchant and landowner. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the Florentine aristocracy at that time.

In the 15th century, a branch of the LEOMITI family relocated to the town of Siena, where they became prominent figures in the local political and cultural landscape. Notable among them was Tommaso LEOMITI (1425-1498), a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher who served as a tutor to the children of the Medici family.

During the Renaissance period, the LEOMITI name gained further recognition through the works of the artist and architect Giuliano LEOMITI (1472-1542). Born in Siena, his most notable creation is the Church of San Domenico in the city, which displays his mastery of the classical architectural style.

In the 17th century, the LEOMITI family expanded their influence to the neighboring regions of Umbria and Lazio. One prominent figure from this era was Lorenzo LEOMITI (1612-1688), a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist who established a charitable foundation in his hometown of Terni, which still exists today.

Moving forward to the 19th century, the LEOMITI name gained literary significance with the publication of the novel "I Promessi Sposi" by Alessandro Manzoni. One of the book's central characters is a young woman named Lucia LEOMITI, whose name was likely chosen by the author as a nod to the prestigious Tuscan family.

Throughout its long and storied history, the LEOMITI surname has been associated with a diverse array of individuals, ranging from artists and intellectuals to businessmen and philanthropists. While the name may have evolved from its humble origins, it has remained a enduring symbol of Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leomiti

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

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 Leomiti 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.

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

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