Explore the Family Name Villagrana
The meaning of Villagrana
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): apparently an altered (feminine) form of Spanish Villagrán (see Villagran). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Juan, Jaime, Jose, Manuel, Refugio, Ruben, Santos, Agustin, Alfonso, Francisco, Ignacio.
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How common is the last name Villagrana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Villagrana has increased over a decade. In 2000, Villagrana ranked 12,865 in terms of popularity and this ranking improved to 10,258 by 2010, marking an upward change of 20.26%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw a significant increase from 2,193 in 2000 to 3,142 in 2010, which represents a 43.27% rise. The proportion of people named Villagrana per 100,000 also rose by 32.1%, moving from 0.81 to 1.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,865 | #10,258 | 20.26% |
| Count | 2,193 | 3,142 | 43.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 1.07 | 32.1% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villagrana
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting aspects about the ethnicity associated with the Villagrana surname. Overwhelmingly, the majority of those with this surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.79% over the decade, reaching 96.66% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 27.53%, going down from 3.56% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander identification in 2010 at 0.32%, where none had been recorded in 2000. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased slightly, from 0.27% in 2000 to 0.22% in 2010, marking an 18.52% decrease. No data was recorded for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.9% | 96.66% | 0.79% |
| White | 3.56% | 2.58% | -27.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.27% | 0.22% | -18.52% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |