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

Limonta, 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 Limonta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Limonta in America

Limonta is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Limonta surname appeared 139 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 Limonta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Limonta 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 Limonta

The surname LIMONTA originated in northern Italy, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "limone," meaning lemon, suggesting the name's origins may have been related to those who cultivated or traded in lemons.

Early records indicate the LIMONTA family was concentrated in the Lombardy region, particularly around the towns of Como and Lecco. The name appears in various historical documents from the area, including local tax records and property deeds.

One of the earliest known mentions of the LIMONTA name can be found in a 1387 registry from the town of Bellagio, which lists a certain Giovanni Limonta as a landowner. Another notable early reference is a 1492 document from the village of Civenna, near Como, which mentions a Bartolomeo Limonta.

In the 16th century, the LIMONTA family grew in prominence, with several members holding positions of influence in the local communities. Pietro Limonta (1521-1598) served as a magistrate in Como, while his contemporary, Girolamo Limonta (1534-1612), was a respected scholar and author of several treatises on philosophy and theology.

As the centuries progressed, the LIMONTA name spread to other regions of Italy and beyond. One notable figure was Antonio Limonta (1675-1741), a Venetian merchant who established trade routes throughout the Mediterranean and as far as the Middle East.

In the 19th century, the LIMONTA family made significant contributions to the development of the silk industry in the Como region. Giuseppe Limonta (1815-1892) was a pioneering silk manufacturer whose innovative techniques helped establish Como as a center of silk production.

Other notable individuals bearing the LIMONTA surname include:

1. Giulio Limonta (1888-1957), an Italian sculptor known for his monumental works in Milan and Rome.
2. Ettore Limonta (1920-2002), a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several landmark buildings in Milan.
3. Simone Limonta (born 1981), a professional basketball player who has represented the Italian national team.
4. Martina Limonta (born 1990), an Italian actress and television personality.
5. Alessandro Limonta (born 1972), a successful entrepreneur and CEO of a multinational textile company based in Como.

While the LIMONTA name has its roots in northern Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by generations of immigrants seeking new opportunities. However, the name's rich history and connection to the lemon cultivation and silk industries of the Lombardy region remain an integral part of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Limonta

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

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

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