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

Londoño, 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 Londoño surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Londoño in America

Londoño is the 7816th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Londoño surname appeared 4,235 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Londoño.

We can also compare 2010 data for Londoño 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 Londoño

The surname Londono originated in Spain, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "londo," which translates to "hill" or "mound." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with families or individuals who resided in or near hilly terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Londono can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Castile, specifically in the town of Burgos. An influential figure bearing this surname was Diego Londono, a nobleman who lived during the 14th century and played a significant role in the court of King Alfonso XI.

During the 15th century, the Londono family gained prominence in the region of Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. A notable member from this era was Juan Londono, a skilled architect who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings, including the renowned Alcázar of Seville.

As Spain expanded its influence through exploration and colonization, the Londono name spread to various parts of the Americas. In the 16th century, Pedro Londono, a Spanish conquistador, led expeditions to what is now Colombia and established settlements in the region.

The Londono surname also has a strong presence in Colombia, where it is believed to have been introduced by Spanish settlers during the colonial period. One of the most famous individuals bearing this name is Gustavo Londono, a renowned Colombian painter and sculptor who lived from 1920 to 1983.

Other notable figures with the Londono surname include:

1. Ricardo Londono Rendón (1949-present), a Colombian politician and former member of the Colombian Congress.
2. Rodrigo Londono (1959-present), also known as Timochenko, a former leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) guerrilla group.
3. José Londono Iglesias (1925-2013), a Colombian businessman and philanthropist who founded the Londono Publishing House.
4. Claudia Londono (1968-present), a Colombian actress and television host known for her roles in several popular telenovelas.

While the Londono surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly in Latin American countries with strong Spanish colonial influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Londoño

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

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

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