Explore the Family Name Villega
The meaning of Villega
Hispanic: altered form (singular) of Spanish Villegas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Villega in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Villega has seen slight changes in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,782nd in terms of popularity, which slightly declined to 69,996th by 2010, representing a decrease of 1.76%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 267 in 2000 to 280 in 2010, marking a growth of 4.87%. The proportion of people named Villega per 100,000 population dropped by 10% over the decade, going from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #69,996 | -1.76% |
| Count | 267 | 280 | 4.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villega
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals intriguing shifts in the ethnic identity of those bearing the Villega surname. Between 2000 and 2010, the number of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more ethnicities were both suppressed for privacy reasons. There was a significant increase of 126.33% in the number of individuals identifying as white, growing from 3% in 2000 to 6.79% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnic group made up the largest portion, despite declining slightly from 92.51% to 90.36% over the ten-year period. Similarly, the proportion of black individuals decreased by 31.68%, from 2.62% to 1.79%. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation remained at 0% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.51% | 90.36% | -2.32% |
| White | 3% | 6.79% | 126.33% |
| Black | 2.62% | 1.79% | -31.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |