Luis Menjivar

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Luis Menjivar — Germanic
284K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Luis Menjivar is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Luis is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name Hludowig or Chlodovech, which were introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during its occupation by the Visigoths. Other Iberian Romance languages have comparable forms: Luís (with an accent mark on the i) in Portuguese and Galician, Lluís in Catalan and Loís in Aragonese, while Luíz is archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil. The surname Menjivar: Alejandra Menjívar (b. 1985), Salvadoran LGBTQ activist Carlos Menjívar (b. 1981), Salvadoran former footballer Cecilia Menjívar (b. 1959), Salvadoran-American sociologist Edrick Menjívar (b. 1993), Salvadoran footballer Evelio Menjivar-Ayala (b. 1970), Salvadoran-born Auxiliary Bishop of Washington Frank Menjívar (b. 1992), Salvadoran parliamentarian Ivan Menjivar (b. 1982), Salvadoran-Canadian mixed martial artist Leonardo Menjívar (b. 2001), Salvadoran footballer Marlon Menjívar (b. 1965), Salvadoran former footballer Richard Menjívar (b. 1990), Salvadoran footballer Violeta Menjívar (b. Luis is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 284K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Luis reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Luis

Germanic

Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name Hludowig or Chlodovech, which were introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during its occupation by the Visigoths. Other Iberian Romance languages have comparable forms: Luís (with an accent mark on the i) in Portuguese and Galician, Lluís in Catalan and Loís in Aragonese, while Luíz is archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil.

Surname: Menjivar

Spanish

Alejandra Menjívar (b. 1985), Salvadoran LGBTQ activist Carlos Menjívar (b. 1981), Salvadoran former footballer Cecilia Menjívar (b. 1959), Salvadoran-American sociologist Edrick Menjívar (b. 1993), Salvadoran footballer Evelio Menjivar-Ayala (b. 1970), Salvadoran-born Auxiliary Bishop of Washington Frank Menjívar (b. 1992), Salvadoran parliamentarian Ivan Menjivar (b. 1982), Salvadoran-Canadian mixed martial artist Leonardo Menjívar (b. 2001), Salvadoran footballer Marlon Menjívar (b. 1965), Salvadoran former footballer Richard Menjívar (b. 1990), Salvadoran footballer Violeta Menjívar (b.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Luis is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Luis by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Luis Menjivar

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Luis Menjivar:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Luis?
The first name Luis originates from Germanic. Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish form of the originally Germanic name Hludowig or Chlodovech, which were introduced to the Iberian Peninsula during its occupation by the Visigoths. Other Iberian Romance languages have comparable forms: Luís (with an accent mark on the i) in Portuguese and Galician, Lluís in Catalan and Loís in Aragonese, while Luíz is archaic in Portugal, but common in Brazil.
When was Luis most popular?
The name Luis reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Menjivar?
The surname Menjivar originates from Spanish. Alejandra Menjívar (b. 1985), Salvadoran LGBTQ activist Carlos Menjívar (b. 1981), Salvadoran former footballer Cecilia Menjívar (b. 1959), Salvadoran-American sociologist Edrick Menjívar (b. 1993), Salvadoran footballer Evelio Menjivar-Ayala (b. 1970), Salvadoran-born Auxiliary Bishop of Washington Frank Menjívar (b. 1992), Salvadoran parliamentarian Ivan Menjivar (b. 1982), Salvadoran-Canadian mixed martial artist Leonardo Menjívar (b. 2001), Salvadoran footballer Marlon Menjívar (b. 1965), Salvadoran former footballer Richard Menjívar (b. 1990), Salvadoran footballer Violeta Menjívar (b.
What are the origins of the name Luis Menjivar?
The name Luis Menjivar combines two different traditions: the first name Luis has Germanic roots, while the surname Menjivar originates from Spanish.
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