Explore the Family Name Villeda
The meaning of Villeda
Hispanic (Central America): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Roberto, Jose Luis, Carlos, Efrain, Francisco, Gilberto, Guillermo, Macario, Manuel, Marina, Mario.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Villeda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Villeda has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Villeda was ranked as the 10,107th most common surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 6,201st position, a change of nearly 39%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also saw an impressive increase, rising from 2,936 in 2000 to 5,514 in 2010, which is a growth of approximately 88%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Villeda surname per 100,000 population increased by over 71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,107 | #6,201 | 38.65% |
| Count | 2,936 | 5,514 | 87.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.09 | 1.87 | 71.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villeda
When assessing the ethnic identity associated with the name Villeda, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, comprising 96.01% and 96.68% respectively. This indicates a slight increase of 0.70%. Those identifying as White made up the next largest group, though their percentage decreased slightly from 3% to 2.5%. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw a small increase from 0.34% to 0.36%. Additionally, a new group appeared in the 2010 census, with 0.27% identifying as Black, while the representation of those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero from 0.41% in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.01% | 96.68% | 0.7% |
| White | 3% | 2.5% | -16.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.34% | 0.36% | 5.88% |
| Black | 0% | 0.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.41% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |