Explore the Family Name Villanova
The meaning of Villanova
1. Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places so called, from Latin villa nova ‘new settlement’ (see Villa), as for example Villanova del Battista (Avellino), Villanova del Ghebbo and Villanova Marchesanda (Rovigo), Villanova di Camposampiero (Padua), Villanova d’Albenga (Savona). 2. Spanish: habitational name from a place called Villanova in Huesca (Aragon), a cognate of 1 above. 3. Spanish: altered form of Catalan and Galician Vilanova. Compare Villanueva. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Remo, Vito.
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How common is the last name Villanova in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Villanova held a rank of 29,210 in popularity in the year 2000, which slightly dropped to a rank of 29,740 in 2010, signifying a decrease in popularity by 1.81%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 764 individuals in 2000 to 791 in 2010, marking an increase of 3.53%. The proportion of individuals per 100,000 carrying the Villanova surname also saw a negligible decrease of 3.57% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,210 | #29,740 | -1.81% |
| Count | 764 | 791 | 3.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villanova
Concerning the ethnic identity associated with the Villanova surname, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a slight increase (0.44%) in those identifying as White between 2000 and 2010, making up over 72% of individuals with this surname. Hispanic representation also increased during this period by approximately 5%, accounting for nearly a quarter of the population with this surname. The percentage of those identifying as Black or belonging to two or more races declined by 16.33% and 18.24%, respectively. There was no change reported in the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives carrying the Villanova surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.99% | 72.31% | 0.44% |
| Hispanic | 22.64% | 23.77% | 4.99% |
| Black | 1.96% | 1.64% | -16.33% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 1.39% | -18.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |