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

León Martínez, 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 León Martínez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of León Martínez in America

León Martínez is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The León Martínez surname appeared 179 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 León Martínez.

The history of the last name León Martínez

The surname LEONMARTINEZ is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is a compound name, combining the given name Leon with the surname Martinez.

The name Leon has its roots in the Latin word "leo," meaning lion. It was likely a nickname or descriptive name given to someone who exhibited lion-like qualities or had a connection with the animal. The surname Martinez, on the other hand, is a patronymic surname derived from the given name Martin, which has its origins in the Roman name Martinus.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LEONMARTINEZ can be found in the 14th century. In a manuscript dated 1367, there is a reference to a nobleman named Juan LEONMARTINEZ, who was a knight in the service of King Pedro I of Castile. This suggests that the name had already been established in Spain by that time.

During the 15th century, the name appears in various historical records, including the Libro de Acuerdos del Concejo de Murcia, which mentions a certain Rodrigo LEONMARTINEZ who held a position of authority in the city of Murcia. Additionally, a Pedro LEONMARTINEZ is listed among the conquistadors who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the Spanish conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century.

Notable historical figures with the surname LEONMARTINEZ include:

1. Gaspar LEONMARTINEZ (1551-1622), a Spanish priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Cuenca.
2. Juan LEONMARTINEZ (1589-1661), a renowned Spanish painter of the Baroque period, known for his religious works.
3. María LEONMARTINEZ (1735-1802), a Spanish author and playwright whose works were influential in the development of Spanish literature.
4. Antonio LEONMARTINEZ (1832-1898), a Mexican general who fought in the Mexican-American War and the French Intervention in Mexico.
5. Emilia LEONMARTINEZ (1874-1955), a Chilean educator and feminist who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education in her country.

The surname LEONMARTINEZ has been associated with various regions in Spain, particularly in Castile, Andalusia, and parts of southern Spain. It has also been prevalent in Latin American countries, such as Mexico and Chile, due to Spanish colonization and immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name León Martínez

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

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

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