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

Leonpérez, 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 Leonpérez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leonpérez in America

Leonpérez is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leonpérez surname appeared 134 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 Leonpérez.

The history of the last name Leonpérez

The surname LEONPEREZ originated in Spain, likely during the medieval period or earlier. It is a compound name derived from the Spanish words "león" (lion) and "pérez" (son of Pedro or Peter). This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with lions or had a connection to a lion symbol or crest.

The earliest recorded instances of the LEONPEREZ surname can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various regions of Spain, such as Castile, Andalusia, and Aragon. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a specific location or place name containing the word "león," but no definitive records have been found to confirm this.

One of the earliest known individuals with the LEONPEREZ surname was Juan LEONPEREZ, a nobleman and military commander who fought in the Reconquista (the Christian reconquest of the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors) during the 13th century. He was known for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the Moorish forces.

Another notable figure was Pedro LEONPEREZ, a scholar and translator who lived in the 15th century. He is renowned for his translations of ancient Greek and Arabic texts into Spanish, which contributed significantly to the preservation and dissemination of classical knowledge during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, Diego LEONPEREZ was a prominent explorer and navigator who accompanied Spanish expeditions to the Americas. He is credited with mapping several Caribbean islands and contributing to the early exploration and colonization efforts in the New World.

During the 17th century, Juana LEONPEREZ was a renowned writer and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. Her poems were widely circulated and admired within literary circles of the time.

In the 18th century, Manuel LEONPEREZ was a renowned architect who played a significant role in the design and construction of several iconic buildings and landmarks in Madrid and other Spanish cities. His works were heavily influenced by the Baroque and Neoclassical architectural styles popular during that era.

While the LEONPEREZ surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, including Latin America and various Spanish-speaking communities, reflecting the migration and influence of Spanish culture and language over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leonpérez

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Leonpérez, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!