Explore the Family Name Villalvazo

The meaning of Villalvazo

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): derivative of Spanish Villalba or Villalva.

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How common is the last name Villalvazo in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Villalvazo has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the Villalvazo surname rose from 20,247 in 2000 to 16,984 in 2010, marking a significant shift of 16.12%. Additionally, the count, or number of people with this surname, increased by 36.79% within this decade, moving from 1,223 individuals in 2000 to 1,673 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also saw growth, going from 0.45 to 0.57, an increase of 26.67%.

20002010Change
Rank#20,247#16,98416.12%
Count1,2231,67336.79%
Proportion per 100k0.450.5726.67%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villalvazo

In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates that the majority of individuals with the Villalvazo surname identify as Hispanic. In 2000, this group accounted for 95.34% and by 2010, this percentage had slightly increased to 96.77%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased over this period, from 3.52% in 2000 to 2.81% in 2010. The representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native within the Villalvazo surname holders also declined, from 0.82% to 0.30%. No significant changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black, and no individuals claimed two or more races.

20002010Change
Hispanic95.34%96.77%1.5%
White3.52%2.81%-20.17%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.82%0.3%-63.41%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races0%0%0%
Black0%0%0%