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

Leonzo, 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 Leonzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leonzo in America

Leonzo is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leonzo surname appeared 127 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 Leonzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leonzo 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 Leonzo

The surname Leonzo is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Lombardy and Tuscany, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "leone," meaning "lion," with the suffix "-zo" indicating a diminutive form.

One of the earliest known references to the name Leonzo can be found in the Tuscan archives from the 13th century, where it appears as "Leonzio" or "Leonzo." This suggests that the name has a long-standing history in the region.

In the late 14th century, a record exists of a Venetian merchant named Giacomo Leonzo, who was involved in trade between Venice and the Byzantine Empire. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its origins in Tuscany and Lombardy by this time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Leonzo gained some prominence. One notable figure was Girolamo Leonzo, a humanist scholar and poet from Ferrara who lived from 1455 to 1520. He was known for his elegies and epigrams, and was associated with the literary circles of his time.

Another Leonzo of historical significance was Niccolò Leonzo, a 16th-century Venetian architect and engineer. He was responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in Venice, including the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, which he designed in collaboration with Andrea Palladio.

In the 17th century, the name Leonzo appeared in the records of the Spanish Inquisition. A certain Tomás Leonzo, born in 1610, was accused of practicing Judaism and was subjected to trial by the Inquisition in Seville.

Moving forward to the 18th century, there was a notable Italian painter named Pietro Leonzo, who was active in Naples during the Rococo period. His works, primarily depicting religious subjects and mythological scenes, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

It's worth noting that the name Leonzo has also been associated with certain place names in Italy, such as the village of Leonzo in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy. This suggests a potential connection between the surname and geographic locations within the country.

While the surname Leonzo may not be as common today as it once was, it holds a rich history that spans centuries and is deeply rooted in various regions of Italy, particularly Tuscany and Lombardy. The name's connection to the lion, a symbol of strength and courage, adds an intriguing layer to its origins and significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leonzo

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

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

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