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

Luxama, 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 Luxama surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luxama in America

Luxama is the 98553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luxama surname appeared 184 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 Luxama.

The history of the last name Luxama

The surname LUXAMA originated in the Iberian Peninsula during the 8th century, when the region was under Moorish rule. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word "luxa'ma," which means "mouth" or "opening." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a mountain pass or a narrow valley entrance.

The earliest known record of the LUXAMA surname appears in a document from the Kingdom of Aragon, dated around 1150 CE. This document mentions a landowner named Alí ibn Luxama, who held property near the town of Huesca.

As the Reconquista progressed and the Iberian Peninsula was gradually reclaimed by Christian rulers, the LUXAMA name spread to other regions, such as Castile and Andalusia. In some areas, the name evolved into variations like Lujama, Lujana, or Luxán.

One notable bearer of the LUXAMA name was Pedro Luxama, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Pedro Luxama is credited with being one of the first Europeans to set foot on the island of Puerto Rico.

Another significant figure was Hernán Luxama, a 16th-century Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro. Hernán Luxama is said to have played a crucial role in the Battle of Cajamarca, which led to the capture of the Inca emperor Atahualpa.

In the 17th century, a branch of the LUXAMA family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, where they established themselves in various regions, including Mexico and Colombia. One notable descendant was Juana Luxama de Guerrero, a Mexican revolutionary who fought alongside her husband, Vicente Guerrero, during the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821).

Another prominent figure was Miguel Luxama y Sotomayor, a 19th-century Chilean politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and played a significant role in negotiating the Treaty of Ancón, which ended the War of the Pacific between Chile, Peru, and Bolivia.

Throughout its history, the LUXAMA surname has been associated with various professions, including landowners, explorers, military leaders, and political figures, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luxama

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

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 Luxama 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.

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

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