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

Luvianos, 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 Luvianos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luvianos in America

Luvianos is the 87663rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luvianos surname appeared 212 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 Luvianos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luvianos 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 Luvianos

The surname Luvianos originates from Mexico, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Nahuatl language spoken by the Aztecs, though the exact meaning or etymology is unclear. Some suggest it may be related to the word "luviano," which means "place where luvias (a type of tree) grow."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Luvianos name can be found in the colonial archives of Mexico City, where a man named Juan Luvianos was mentioned in a document from 1592. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time, likely originating from indigenous communities in central Mexico.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Luvianos name appeared in various records and manuscripts related to the Spanish colonial administration in Mexico. For instance, a man named Diego Luvianos was listed as a landowner in the town of Toluca in 1678, indicating that the family had established itself in the region.

One notable figure bearing the Luvianos surname was José María Luvianos, a Mexican military officer and politician who lived from 1790 to 1851. He played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence, fighting alongside revolutionary leaders such as Miguel Hidalgo and José María Morelos.

Another prominent individual was María Luvianos de Nava, a renowned Mexican painter and sculptor born in 1877. Her works, which often depicted indigenous themes and subjects, were widely acclaimed and are now part of various museum collections in Mexico.

In the early 20th century, a man named Agustín Luvianos served as the governor of the Mexican state of Guanajuato from 1917 to 1923. He played a crucial role in the reconstruction efforts following the Mexican Revolution and is remembered for his contributions to the state's development.

The Luvianos name can also be found in various place names across Mexico, such as the town of Luvianos in the state of Mexico, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa. Additionally, there are variations in spelling, such as Luviano or Luvians, which are likely regional variations or adaptations of the original surname.

While the exact origins and meaning of the Luvianos surname remain somewhat obscure, its presence in historical records and its association with notable figures throughout Mexican history attest to its deep roots and significance within the country's cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luvianos

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

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

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