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

Leura, 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 Leura surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leura in America

Leura is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leura surname appeared 103 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 Leura.

The history of the last name Leura

The surname LEURA has its origins in the Italian region of Piedmont, specifically in the town of Leura located in the province of Cuneo. The name can be traced back to the 13th century, derived from the Latin word "laur," meaning laurel, referring to the abundance of laurel trees in the area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LEURA is found in a document from 1287, which mentions a certain Giovanni LEURA, a landowner in the town of Leura. This document is part of the archives of the Savoy dynasty, which ruled over the region during that period.

In the 14th century, the LEURA family gained prominence in the nearby city of Saluzzo, where they were involved in local politics and governance. A notable figure from this time was Guglielmo LEURA (1320-1391), who served as a magistrate and diplomat in the court of the Marquis of Saluzzo.

The surname LEURA also appears in several historical documents related to the Duchy of Milan, which controlled parts of Piedmont in the 15th and 16th centuries. Records from this period include mentions of a certain Battista LEURA (1452-1519), a wealthy merchant who traded in silk and spices.

In the 17th century, the LEURA family produced several notable scholars and writers, including Girolamo LEURA (1611-1679), a philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Turin. His works on ethics and metaphysics were widely read throughout Italy and Europe.

Another prominent figure was Vittorio LEURA (1721-1798), a military officer who served in the Piedmontese army during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of general and was awarded several honors for his service.

As the LEURA family spread throughout Italy and beyond, variations of the spelling emerged, such as Leura, Lura, and Leure. However, the original form LEURA remains the most common spelling, particularly in the Piedmont region where the name originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leura

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

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

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