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

Luzanilla, 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 Luzanilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Luzanilla in America

Luzanilla is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Luzanilla surname appeared 166 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 Luzanilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Luzanilla 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 Luzanilla

The surname Luzanilla is of Spanish origin, derived from the region of Andalusia in southern Spain. It dates back to the 15th century during the time of the Reconquista, when the Christian kingdoms were reclaiming territory from the Moors.

Luzanilla is believed to have its roots in the Arabic words "luz" meaning "light" and "anilla" meaning "small ring". This may have referred to a small ring of light or a glimmer, possibly a description of a person or a place name.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Luzanilla can be found in a land registry document from the town of Seville in 1492. This document mentions a certain Juan de Luzanilla who was granted a parcel of land after the Reconquista.

In the 16th century, records show a Pedro Luzanilla who was a respected artisan and craftsman in the city of Granada. His intricate metalwork and jewelry designs were highly sought after by the nobility of the time.

During the 17th century, a prominent figure named Catalina Luzanilla made a name for herself as a skilled painter in the Spanish Renaissance style. Her works can still be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

The 18th century saw the birth of Diego Luzanilla, a celebrated author and poet from Cordoba. His collection of romantic poetry and sonnets, titled "Luces del Alma" (Lights of the Soul), was widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Manuel Luzanilla, a military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon. He rose to the rank of Colonel and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership.

Throughout its history, the surname Luzanilla has maintained its ties to the Andalusian region of Spain, where it originated. While not a widespread surname, it continues to be a part of Spain's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Luzanilla

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

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

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