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Early Origins of the Limon family

The surname Limon was first found in Granada, in southern Spain, and in Catalonia.

Early History of the Limon family

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Limon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Limon, Limen, Limen, Limos and others.

Early Notables of the Limon family

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Limon Ranking

In the United States, the name Limon is the 3,766th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1


United States Limon migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Limon Settlers in United States in the 16th Century
  • Miguel Limon, who settled in New Spain in 1578
Limon Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • David Limon, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1819
  • M. Limon, who settled in Colorado in 1881
  • Chaim Limon, aged 16, who landed in America, in 1896
  • Georg Limon, aged 16, who landed in America, in 1896
  • Gustav Limon, aged 11, who landed in America, in 1896
Limon Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Cad Limon, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States, in 1904
  • Elias Limon, aged 27, who immigrated to America from Merida, Mexico, in 1910
  • Fannie L. Limon, aged 28, who landed in America, in 1911
  • Afelia Limon, aged 16, who landed in America from Mexico City, Mexico, in 1911
  • Barbala Limon, who settled in America, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Limon (post 1700) +

  • José Limón (1908-1972), American dancer and choreographer
  • Diana Limon, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004 2
  • Iyari Pérez Limón (b. 1981), Mexican actress best known for her supporting role on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  • Emilio Limón (b. 1988), Surinamese international footballer
  • Rafael Limón (b. 1954), Mexican two-time Super Featherweight world champion boxer


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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