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

Leonramirez, 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 Leonramirez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leonramirez in America

Leonramirez is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leonramirez surname appeared 121 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 Leonramirez.

The history of the last name Leonramirez

The surname LEONRAMIREZ has its origins in Spain, emerging during the medieval period. It is a compound name, derived from the combination of the Spanish words "león" (lion) and "Ramírez," which itself is a patronymic surname stemming from the given name Ramiro.

The earliest recorded instances of the LEONRAMIREZ surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Castile, where it was likely adopted by a family residing in or near a town or village named after the lion motif. Records from this era often reference individuals by their place of origin or residence, which could explain the incorporation of "león" into the surname.

One of the earliest known bearers of the LEONRAMIREZ name was Don Pedro de LEONRAMIREZ, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 13th century. Historical documents mention his participation in the Reconquista, the protracted struggle between Christian and Moorish forces for control of the Iberian Peninsula.

Another notable figure was Doña Juana de LEONRAMIREZ, a prominent figure in the Spanish court during the reign of King Alfonso XI in the 14th century. Her family's wealth and influence allowed her to play a significant role in the court's political and social affairs.

In the 15th century, the LEONRAMIREZ surname appears in records from the Kingdom of Aragon, where a branch of the family had established itself. One such individual was Gonzalo de LEONRAMIREZ, a military commander who served under King Ferdinand II of Aragon during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714).

The 16th century saw the LEONRAMIREZ name gain prominence in the arts, with the painter Diego de LEONRAMIREZ (1510-1582) achieving recognition for his religious works and portraits commissioned by the Spanish nobility and clergy.

During the colonial era, the LEONRAMIREZ surname spread to the Americas as Spanish colonists and settlers ventured across the Atlantic. One notable figure was Juan de LEONRAMIREZ (1632-1703), a landowner and rancher who played a pivotal role in the early development of what is now the state of Texas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leonramirez

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

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

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