Explore the Family Name Villano
The meaning of Villano
Italian and Hispanic: nickname for someone who lived in the country as opposed to a town, from Italian and Spanish villano ‘peasant’, as an adjective also ‘rude, bad-mannered’ (from Latin villanus). This surname is also found in the Philippines. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Rocco, Antonio, Caesar, Gennaro, Giovanna, Nunzi, Sal, Salvatore, Vito.
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How common is the last name Villano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Villano has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 13,902 and had 1,992 instances recorded. However, by 2010, its rank had fallen to 15,456 with 1,895 counts, marking a drop of 11.18% in ranking and 4.87% in count. Furthermore, its proportion per 100,000 people also decreased from 0.74 to 0.64 during this decade, showing a decline of 13.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,902 | #15,456 | -11.18% |
| Count | 1,992 | 1,895 | -4.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.64 | -13.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villano
Regarding the ethnic identity of those bearing the Villano surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest group remained those identifying as White, though their percentage fell from 88.76% to 79.89%. Meanwhile, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase from 3.61% to 6.49%. Those identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled from 5.72% to 11.82%, marking the highest growth rate among all groups. Conversely, the percentage that identifies as two or more races decreased slightly from 1.61% to 1.21%. There were no records of individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.76% | 79.89% | -9.99% |
| Hispanic | 5.72% | 11.82% | 106.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.61% | 6.49% | 79.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 1.21% | -24.84% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |