Explore the Family Name Villaescusa
The meaning of Villaescusa
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Villaescusa in northern and central Spain.
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How common is the last name Villaescusa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Villaescusa has seen a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. Ranked at 64,186 in 2000, its rank rose to 58,481 in 2010, marking an 8.89% change. The count of individuals with the surname also increased during this period, from 290 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, indicating a 19.66% rise. Similarly, the proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Villaescusa showed a modest increment from 0.11 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,186 | #58,481 | 8.89% |
| Count | 290 | 347 | 19.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villaescusa
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Villaescusa identify as Hispanic; this demographic saw a small increase of 2.07%, from 84.14% in 2000 to 85.88% in 2010. Those identifying as White decreased slightly from 10.00% to 8.93%, representing a 10.70% change. A small fraction identifies as Asian/Pacific Islander (5.19% in 2010, up from 4.48% in 2000), while no significant changes were observed for Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.14% | 85.88% | 2.07% |
| White | 10% | 8.93% | -10.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.48% | 5.19% | 15.85% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |