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Early Origins of the Limón family

The surname Limón was first found in Brittany, originally Armorica in ancient times, where the family has been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The family were well established in the region of Dol and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility.

Early History of the Limón family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Limón research. Another 76 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1823 is included under the topic Early Limón History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Limón Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Limont, Limond, Limon, Limonot, Limondin, Limonier, Lelimonier, Limondain, Limons, Lemont and many more.

Early Notables of the Limón family

  • the Limont family of Brittany

Limón Ranking

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


Limón migration to the United States +



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
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

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 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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