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.
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Entry added April 25, 2021