Explore the Family Name Villars
The meaning of Villars
French: habitational name from any of various places called Villars, from Late Latin villare ‘(part of an) outlying farm, dependent settlement’, a derivative of Latin villa ‘country house, estate’ (later used of a group of houses forming a settlement). Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Henri.
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How common is the last name Villars in the United States?
The surname Villars has seen a slight increase in prevalence within the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Villars ranked as the 40,552nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 40,082nd spot, showing a growth of 1.16 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased over this time frame, from 508 in 2000 to 547 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 7.68 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Villars per 100,000 individuals remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,552 | #40,082 | 1.16% |
| Count | 508 | 547 | 7.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villars
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Villars, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Villars identifying as White decreased by 6.04 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic experienced a significant rise of 63.98 percent. The Black population with the surname saw a modest increase of 14.8 percent. In 2000, the Asian/Pacific Islander representation was recorded at 1.57 percent, however, the 2010 data for this group was suppressed for privacy. There was no reported American Indian and Alaskan Native representation in either year. Interestingly, a new category emerged in 2010 with 1.83 percent of Villars identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.06% | 78.98% | -6.04% |
| Hispanic | 6.69% | 10.97% | 63.98% |
| Black | 6.69% | 7.68% | 14.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.57% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |