Explore the Family Name Villaluz
The meaning of Villaluz
Hispanic (mainly Philippines): habitational name from either of two places in Spain called Villaluz in Lugo (Galicia) and Oviedo (Asturias), from villa ‘(outlying) farmstead, (dependent) settlement’ (see Villa) and luz ‘light’. Compare Villaruz.
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How common is the last name Villaluz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Villaluz saw considerable growth between 2000 and 2010. Its rank improved from 54,880 to 45,959, a positive change of 16.26%. The overall count of people bearing this surname also increased by 32.19%, from 351 to 464 individuals. Likewise, the proportion per 100,000 people grew by 23.08%, indicating an increased prevalence of this surname in the population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,880 | #45,959 | 16.26% |
| Count | 351 | 464 | 32.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.16 | 23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villaluz
With regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows significant shifts among those with the surname Villaluz between 2000 and 2010. The majority identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing by 10.36% to 76.72%. The proportion identifying as having two or more ethnicities decreased by 26.23% to 8.41%. The number of individuals identifying as White also fell, by 42.82% to just 7.33%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase, up by 5.79% to 6.03%. There were no individuals recorded with the surname Villaluz who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 69.52% | 76.72% | 10.36% |
| Two or More Races | 11.4% | 8.41% | -26.23% |
| White | 12.82% | 7.33% | -42.82% |
| Hispanic | 5.7% | 6.03% | 5.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |