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

Llave, 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 Llave surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Llave in America

Llave is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Llave surname appeared 216 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 Llave.

We can also compare 2010 data for Llave 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 Llave

The surname LLAVE originates from Spain, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 15th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "llave," meaning "key." It is believed that the name was initially given to locksmiths or those who worked with keys in some capacity.

In the historical records of the Spanish region of Castile, the name LLAVE appears in various documents from the late 1400s. One of the earliest references is found in a land deed from the town of Segovia, where a certain Juan LLAVE is mentioned as a landowner in the year 1487.

During the 16th century, the LLAVE surname spread to other parts of Spain, including Andalusia and Catalonia. In the town of Cordoba, there are records of a family by the name of LLAVE who were prominent artisans and metalworkers, known for their craftsmanship in creating ornate keys and locks.

One of the most notable individuals with the LLAVE surname was Diego LLAVE (1532-1598), a renowned locksmith from Seville. His intricate locks and keys were highly sought after by the nobility and were even commissioned for the royal palaces in Madrid.

In the 17th century, the name LLAVE also found its way to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One of the earliest recorded examples is that of Hernán LLAVE (1610-1678), a settler in the region of New Spain (present-day Mexico), who established a successful blacksmithing business.

Another prominent figure was María LLAVE (1715-1792), a writer and poet from Quito, Ecuador. Her collection of sonnets and love poems were widely acclaimed during her lifetime, and she is considered one of the first female literary voices of the Spanish colonial era in South America.

As the Spanish empire expanded, the LLAVE surname spread to other regions, including the Philippines. In the late 18th century, there are records of a family by the name of LLAVE who were among the early Spanish settlers in the city of Manila.

Throughout history, the LLAVE surname has been associated with various professions related to metalworking, locksmithing, and craftsmanship, reflecting its origins and the importance of keys in society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Llave

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

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

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