Explore the Family Name Mediavilla
The meaning of Mediavilla
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Mediavilla in Oviedo (Asturias), Burgos (Castile) and A Coruña (Galicia), from villa ‘town’ and medio ‘middle’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mediavilla in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mediavilla has seen a surge in its popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 73,659th most popular name, but by 2010, it had climbed up to the 65,593rd position, marking an increase of approximately 10.95%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also saw an uptick from 245 in the year 2000 to 302 in 2010, a growth of 23.27%. The proportion of people with the surname Mediavilla per 100,000 also increased from 0.09 to 0.1 during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,659 | #65,593 | 10.95% |
| Count | 245 | 302 | 23.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.1 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mediavilla
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Mediavilla identify as Hispanic. In 2000, around 82.86% identified as Hispanic, which slightly decreased to 81.79% by 2010. On the other hand, the proportion of those who identified as White dropped from 15.51% in 2000 to 14.57% in 2010. Interestingly, while no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010 there was a small percentage (2.65%) who identified as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.86% | 81.79% | -1.29% |
| White | 15.51% | 14.57% | -6.06% |
| Black | 0% | 2.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |