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

Leonen, 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 Leonen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leonen in America

Leonen is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leonen surname appeared 142 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 Leonen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leonen 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 Leonen

The surname LEONEN originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "león," meaning "lion," with the addition of the Spanish plural suffix "-es." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who displayed lion-like qualities or characteristics.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LEONEN can be found in the historical records and documents of the Spanish colonial administration in the Philippines. These records often contained details about individuals, including their names, occupations, and other relevant information. Unfortunately, due to the passage of time and the challenges of preserving historical records, many of these early documents have been lost or damaged.

In the late 19th century, during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule, there are accounts of individuals bearing the surname LEONEN who played significant roles in the struggle for independence. One notable figure was Manuel LEONEN, a prominent revolutionary leader who fought alongside other Filipino patriots to overthrow Spanish rule in the late 1800s.

As the Philippines transitioned from Spanish to American colonial rule in the early 20th century, the LEONEN surname continued to be present in various historical records and documents. One notable individual from this period was Josefa LEONEN, born in 1892, who was a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in the Philippines.

In the mid-20th century, during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines during World War II, there are accounts of individuals with the surname LEONEN who participated in the resistance movement against the Japanese forces. One such figure was Carlos LEONEN, born in 1918, who served as a guerrilla fighter and later became a respected community leader after the war.

Another notable individual with the surname LEONEN was Margarita LEONEN, born in 1935, who was a renowned artist and sculptor. Her works celebrated Philippine culture and heritage, and she received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to the arts.

It is important to note that the information provided in this report is based on limited historical records and accounts, and there may be other significant individuals or events related to the surname LEONEN that have not been included due to the limitations of available information.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leonen

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

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

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