Explore the Family Name Villahermosa
The meaning of Villahermosa
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Villahermosa in Teruel, Castellón or Ciudad Real, formed with villa ‘(outlying) farmstead, (dependent) settlement’ (see Villa) and hermoso ‘beautiful’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Villahermosa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Villahermosa has seen a significant increase in popularity. Between 2000 and 2010, the ranking of this surname rose from 91,404 to 69,170, signifying an overall change of 24.32%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a substantial surge, increasing 51.87% from 187 in 2000 to 284 in 2010. The proportion of people named Villahermosa per 100,000 population similarly increased by 42.86%, from 0.07 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,404 | #69,170 | 24.32% |
| Count | 187 | 284 | 51.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villahermosa
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Villahermosa surname is predominantly associated with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic identity. This group saw an increase of 32.37%, moving from 51.34% in 2000 to 67.96% in 2010. However, other ethnic identities associated with the name experienced declines during this period. The proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 38.85%, while those identifying as white fell by 56.11%. The Hispanic segment also experienced a decrease of 20.47%. The percentage for individuals identifying as Black was at 4.81% in 2000 but got suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. There were no reported instances of the surname among American Indian and Alaskan Native communities for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 51.34% | 67.96% | 32.37% |
| Hispanic | 28.34% | 22.54% | -20.47% |
| Two or More Races | 7.49% | 4.58% | -38.85% |
| White | 8.02% | 3.52% | -56.11% |
| Black | 4.81% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |