Explore the Family Name Villafana
The meaning of Villafana
Spanish (Villafaña): altered form of Villafañe (see Villafane). This surname is most common in Mexico. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Jose, Jesus, Alfredo, Fernando, Javier, Raul, Ana, Andres, Carlos, Cesar, Ernesto.
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How common is the last name Villafana in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Villafana has increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Villafana was ranked as the 13,994th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 10,653rd spot, demonstrating a change of 23.87%. Furthermore, the count of individuals bearing this surname rose by 51.82% during this decade, with 1,978 people in 2000, increasing to 3,003 by 2010. The proportion of people with this last name per 100,000 also saw an increase, from 0.73 in 2000 to 1.02 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,994 | #10,653 | 23.87% |
| Count | 1,978 | 3,003 | 51.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 1.02 | 39.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villafana
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Villafana, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows that it is predominantly recognized as Hispanic. In 2000, 89.33% of those with this surname identified as Hispanic, and this percentage rose slightly to 91.77% in 2010. Other ethnic identities represented include White (5.01% in 2000, decreasing to 3.86% in 2010), Black (3.99% in 2000, reducing to 3.66% in 2010), and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.66% in 2000, dropping to 0.50% in 2010). Meanwhile, the percentages for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or two or more races were either negligible or suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.33% | 91.77% | 2.73% |
| White | 5.01% | 3.86% | -22.95% |
| Black | 3.99% | 3.66% | -8.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.66% | 0.5% | -24.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |