Explore the Family Name Lavilla
The meaning of Lavilla
Spanish: variant of Villa, with fused definite article la.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lavilla in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lavilla has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 70,052, but by 2010, its rank had risen to 60,960, marking an improvement of nearly 13%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased during this period from 261 to 330, a growth of approximately 26.44%. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the Lavilla surname per 100k individuals slightly increased from 0.1 to 0.11, indicating a 10% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #60,960 | 12.98% |
| Count | 261 | 330 | 26.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lavilla
With regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Lavilla surname is most commonly associated with Asian/Pacific Islanders, Whites, and Hispanics. However, there were shifts in the distribution between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders decreased slightly from 42.15% to 41.82%, while the representation of Whites dropped more substantially from 38.31% to 34.85%. Conversely, the proportion of Hispanics increased from 14.18% to 17.27%. Additionally, there was a small increase in those identifying as two or more races, from 5.36% to 6.06%. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities was suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 42.15% | 41.82% | -0.78% |
| White | 38.31% | 34.85% | -9.03% |
| Hispanic | 14.18% | 17.27% | 21.79% |
| Two or More Races | 5.36% | 6.06% | 13.06% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |