Explore the Family Name Villamil
The meaning of Villamil
Spanish: habitational name from Villamil, a place in Asturias (Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Carlos, Jorge, Angel, Fernando, Luis, Rodolfo, Enrique, Ernesto, Rafael, Adan, Adriana.
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How common is the last name Villamil in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Villamil has shown a considerable increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Villamil ranked as the 20,497th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 1,203 individuals sharing this name. By 2010, however, this rank had risen to 16,958, reflecting an impressive 17.27 percent increase. The total number of people bearing the Villamil surname also rose during this period, from 1,203 to 1,676, marking a notable 39.32 percent growth. As a result, the proportion of Villamils per 100,000 people increased by 26.67 percent, suggesting that the name is indeed becoming more widespread.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,497 | #16,958 | 17.27% |
| Count | 1,203 | 1,676 | 39.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.45 | 0.57 | 26.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villamil
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Villamil surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few shifts between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identifying as Villamil is of Hispanic ethnicity, accounting for 74.23 percent in 2000 and rising slightly to 79.59 percent in 2010 - a change of approximately 7.22 percent. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by 26.24 percent, and the proportion of people identifying with two or more races decreased by 28.37 percent. The percentage of Villamils who identify as white also dropped by 11.19 percent. Interestingly, there was no data available for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, 0.78 percent of Villamils identified as Black, while the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.23% | 79.59% | 7.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 15.13% | 11.16% | -26.24% |
| White | 8.4% | 7.46% | -11.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 1.01% | -28.37% |
| Black | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |