Explore the Family Name Villezcas
The meaning of Villezcas
Hispanic (mainly Mexico): altered form of Spanish Villescas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Villezcas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Villezcas has noticeably increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Villezcas ranked as the 85,996th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the rank of 57,781st, marking a significant rise of 32.81%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname also grew from 202 in 2000 to 352 in 2010 - an increase of 74.26%. The number of people per 100,000 with the surname Villezcas similarly rose from 0.07 to 0.12 during this decade, reflecting a growth rate of 71.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #57,781 | 32.81% |
| Count | 202 | 352 | 74.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.12 | 71.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villezcas
As for its ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Villezcas identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a striking 99.01% of individuals with this surname were of Hispanic ethnicity. By 2010, this figure saw a slight decrease to 98.3%, marking a change of -0.72%. During this period, there was no record of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. However, there was a small emergence within the White community, moving from 0% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.01% | 98.3% | -0.72% |
| White | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |