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Meaning, origin and history of the surname León (1)

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Type Surname (from location)

Usage Spanish

Meaning & History

Referred to a person from the city of León in northern Spain, derived from Latin legio (genitive legionis) meaning "legion", so named because the Roman 7th Legion Gemina was stationed there.

Related Names

RootLeón (place name)

Same SpellingLéon, León 2, Leon

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Entry added April 25, 2021