Explore the Family Name Villafan
The meaning of Villafan
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Villafañe (see Villafane).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Villafan in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Villafan has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 30,831st most common name, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 24,431st spot—a 20.76% shift. The count of individuals with this last name also rose from 713 in 2000 to 1,025 in 2010, a notable 43.76% increase. The proportion of people named Villafan per 100,000 also grew, moving from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.35 in 2010, a 34.62% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,831 | #24,431 | 20.76% |
| Count | 713 | 1,025 | 43.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.35 | 34.62% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villafan
Ethnic identity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with the surname Villafan identified as Hispanic in 2000 and 2010, with percentages at 97.76 and 98.63 respectively, showing a slight increase of 0.89%. There was a minority who identified as White, but this decreased from 1.82% in 2000 to 0.88% in 2010, a significant decline of 51.65%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 97.76% | 98.63% | 0.89% |
| White | 1.82% | 0.88% | -51.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |