Explore the Family Name Villela
The meaning of Villela
Spanish and Portuguese: altered form of Galician and Portuguese Vilela. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Jose, Pedro, Francisco, Felipe, Javier, Juan, Raymundo, Alfonso, Eduardo, Geraldo, Jose Cruz.
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How common is the last name Villela in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Villela increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Villela was ranked 11,042 in terms of popularity and rose to a rank of 8,812 by 2010, indicating a 20.2% increase. During this same time period, the number of individuals with the Villela surname also saw a substantial growth of 40.7%, from 2,641 individuals in 2000 to 3,716 in 2010. The proportion of people named Villela per 100,000 also went up by 28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,042 | #8,812 | 20.2% |
| Count | 2,641 | 3,716 | 40.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.98 | 1.26 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villela
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Villela, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is dominantly Hispanic. In 2000, 88.79% of Villelas were identified as Hispanic, and this percentage increased slightly to 91.95% by 2010. There was a noticeable decline in the percentage of Villelas identifying as White, from 9.58% in 2000 to 6.70% in 2010. Interestingly, there was a notable increase in those classified as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.42% in 2000 to 0.81% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Black population among Villelas showed up in the 2010 census at 0.30%, while it was zero in 2000. The category of 'two or more races' that was present in 2000 disappeared in 2010, and the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.79% | 91.95% | 3.56% |
| White | 9.58% | 6.7% | -30.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.42% | 0.81% | 92.86% |
| Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |