Explore the Family Name Villarosa
The meaning of Villarosa
Italian: habitational name from Villarosa in Enna province (Sicily).
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How common is the last name Villarosa in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Villarosa has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 56,826, but by 2010, it had surged to a rank of 50,960, representing a growth of 10.32%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also grew during this decade, starting at 336 people in 2000 and rising to 409 by 2010, a substantial rise of 21.73%. The proportion of Villarosas per 100,000 individuals also increased by 16.67%, moving from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #50,960 | 10.32% |
| Count | 336 | 409 | 21.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.14 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villarosa
The ethnicity of individuals carrying the Villarosa surname also shifted over this ten year period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The most significant change was seen within the Asian/Pacific Islander community, which went from making up 52.38% of those with the Villarosa surname in 2000 to 60.64% in 2010, an increase of 15.77%. On the other hand, the proportion of White individuals with this surname decreased from 32.74% to 23.23%, a decline of 29.05%. For Hispanic individuals, there was a notable increase of 20.49%, going from 8.93% to 10.76%. Individuals of Two or more races saw a slight decrease from 4.46% to 3.91%, while the number of Black individuals essentially remained stable, decreasing only slightly from 1.49% to 1.47%. No American Indian or Alaskan Native individuals were reported with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 52.38% | 60.64% | 15.77% |
| White | 32.74% | 23.23% | -29.05% |
| Hispanic | 8.93% | 10.76% | 20.49% |
| Two or More Races | 4.46% | 3.91% | -12.33% |
| Black | 1.49% | 1.47% | -1.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |