Explore the Family Name Villicana
The meaning of Villicana
Hispanic (also Villicaña): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jesus, Salvador, Francisco, Javier, Jose, Rafael, Sergio, Adolfo, Aleyda, Angel, Armando, Arturo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Villicana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Villicana has shown a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Villicana was ranked as the 15,652nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 13,124th spot, showing an upward change of 16.15%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased significantly during this period. In 2000, there were 1,714 individuals with this surname, and by 2010, this number had grown to 2,335, marking a substantial growth of 36.23%. The proportion of people with the surname Villicana per 100k people also increased from 0.64 in 2000 to 0.79 in 2010, reflecting a 23.44% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,652 | #13,124 | 16.15% |
| Count | 1,714 | 2,335 | 36.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.79 | 23.44% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villicana
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Villicana. It reveals that in both 2000 and 2010, the majority of people with this surname identified as Hispanic, constituting 94.05% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.46% in 2010. The percentage of those who identified as White decreased from 4.84% in 2000 to 3.94% in 2010. There were minor representations from other ethnicities as well, including those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races in 2000 and 2010 respectively. However, the percentages of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, and Black remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.05% | 95.46% | 1.5% |
| White | 4.84% | 3.94% | -18.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.21% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.35% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.58% | 0% | 0% |