Explore the Family Name Davilla
The meaning of Davilla
1. Italian (mainly Da Villa): variant of Villa 2, with the addition of preposition da ‘from the’. 2. Altered form of Spanish Dávila (see Davila 1) or Portuguese and Galician Davila 2. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Felipe, Fernando, Ivette, Manuel, Miguel, Adriana, Alfredo, Armando, Carlos, Cesar, Esequiel, Gerado.
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How common is the last name Davilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Davilla" increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 29,543 in popularity, but by 2010, it had risen to 27,678. This represents a 6.31% uptick in rank over the course of a decade. In terms of count, the number of people with the Davilla surname also saw a growth of 15.41%, from 753 individuals in 2000 to 869 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also slightly increased by 3.57%, indicating that the surname became more common in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,543 | #27,678 | 6.31% |
| Count | 753 | 869 | 15.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.29 | 3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Davilla
The Decennial U.S. Census data also highlights changes in the ethnic identity associated with the Davilla surname. In 2000, the majority of Davillas identified as Hispanic (66.67%), with a sizable minority identifying as White (29.22%). However, by 2010, there was a slight shift with a decrease in those identifying as Hispanic (-7.83%) and an increase in those identifying as White (+5.95%). Interestingly, the percentage of Davillas identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose significantly from 1.06% in 2000 to 3.80% in 2010, marking a staggering 258.49% increase. Additionally, by 2010, some Davillas started identifying as Black (1.96%), while the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero. The data for those identifying under two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 66.67% | 61.45% | -7.83% |
| White | 29.22% | 30.96% | 5.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 3.8% | 258.49% |
| Black | 0% | 1.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.59% | 0% | 0% |