What does the word Ledesma mean?

Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Ledesma, in the provinces of Logroño, Salamanca, and Soria. The place name is ancient and probably derives from a superlative form of a Celtic adjective meaning ‘broad’, ‘wide’.

Do all families have a crest?

A. No. There is no such thing as a ‘coat of arms for a surname’. Many people of the same surname will often be entitled to completely different coats of arms, and many of that surname will be entitled to no coat of arms.

Where did the last name Ledesma come from?

The surname Leesman was first found in Stirlingshire where they held a family seat. The deep roots of the name appear to be in an area around Falkirk and there are many early recordings of the name although it is also recorded in Lanarkshire with the early spelling of Leechman was a sobriquet for a doctor.

Is Ledesma a common last name?

According to the 2010 United States Census, Ledesma is the 1768th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 20311 individuals. Ledesma is most common among Hispanic/Latino (88.39%) individuals.

Where did the Ledesma family come from?

Migration of the Ledesma family to the New World and Oceana. Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Catalina Ortiz Ledesma, recorded in New Spain in 1562.

Who is Mary L Ledesma?

Mary L. Ledesma, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from California, 1972 [4] James Vela Ledesma (b. 1941), American politician, U.S. Ambassador to Gabon, 1998-2001; Sao Tome & Principe, 1998-2001 [4]

What are some jobs for people with the name Ledesma?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Ledesma. 49% of Ledesma men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Ledesma women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ledesma were Farm Hand and Orange Picker.

What are the different spelling variations of the name Ledezma?

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ledesma, Ledezma, Ledsmo and others. More information is included under the topic Early Ledezma Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

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