| ![Show Contents]() Limón History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of LimónWhat does the name Limón mean? The name Limón is from the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture of the Britain and comes from the baptismal name for the son of Leman, which was taken from the personal name Liefman. 1 Early Origins of the Limón familyThe surname Limón was first found in Suffolk at Wenhaston, a parish, in the union and hundred of Blything. "The family of Leman had a [family] seat here. The church is an ancient structure in the decorated English style, with a square embattled tower, and contains several monuments to the Leman family." 2 The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 provided some of the earliest records of the family, typically with ancient spellings: Leman Bru in Norfolk; Alan filius Leman in Cambridgeshire; Eldred Leman in Somerset; and Thomas Letman in Oxfordshire. 3 Early History of the Limón familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Limón research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1185, 1616, 1637, 1645, 1660, 1667, 1690, 1695, 1701 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Limón History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Limón Spelling VariationsThe first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Limón has been spelled many different ways, including Leaman, Leamen, Leman, Lemon, Lemmon, Leemon, Limon and many more. Early Notables of the Limón familySir John Leman, Lord Mayor of London in 1616; Sir William Leman, 1st Baronet (died 1667), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons between 1645 and 1660; and Sir William...
Another 32 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Limón Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Limón RankingIn the United States, the name Limón is the 3,766th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 4 Migration of the Limón family to IrelandSome of the Limón family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 57 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
| Limón migration to the United States | + |
Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Limóns to arrive in North America:
Limón Settlers in United States in the 16th Century- Miguel Limon, who settled in New Spain in 1578
Limón 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
Limón 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 Limón (post 1700) | + |
- José Limón (1908-1972), American dancer and choreographer
- Diana Limon, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 2004 5
- 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
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- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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