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

Luevano, 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 Luevano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luevano in America

Luevano is the 5502nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luevano surname appeared 6,324 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Luevano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luevano 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 Luevano

The surname Luevano has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "luevano," meaning "from Luevano," which is a town located in the province of Soria, Castile and León, Spain. This town's name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "lupus," meaning wolf.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Luevano can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable mention is in the "Libro de la Montería" (Book of Hunting), a manuscript written around 1300 during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document provides details about hunting grounds and lists several individuals with the surname Luevano.

In the 15th century, the surname Luevano appears in various historical records, such as the "Cartulario de Santo Toribio de Liébana," a cartulary (collection of charters) from the Monastery of Santo Toribio de Liébana in Cantabria, Spain. This document includes references to individuals bearing the surname Luevano, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Luevano was Pedro Luevano, who lived in the late 15th century and was a prominent figure in the city of Soria. He served as a councilman and was involved in local governance during his lifetime.

Another notable figure was Diego Luevano, born in 1521 in Soria. He was a scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on various subjects, including theology and metaphysics. His works, such as "Tratado sobre la naturaleza del alma" (Treatise on the Nature of the Soul), were widely read and influential during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, Juan Luevano, born in 1634 in Valladolid, Spain, gained recognition as a skilled architect. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several churches and monasteries, including the Monasterio de San Benito de Sahagún in León, which is considered one of his most notable works.

During the 18th century, María Luevano, born in 1729 in Segovia, Spain, became known for her contributions to literature. She wrote several acclaimed novels and poems, some of which explored themes of love, societal norms, and the role of women in that era.

In the 19th century, Francisco Luevano, born in 1812 in Madrid, was a prominent military leader who played a significant role in the Carlist Wars, a series of civil wars in Spain over the issue of succession to the throne. He rose through the ranks and became a respected general, known for his strategic skills and leadership on the battlefield.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luevano

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

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

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