Explore the Family Name Villiers
The meaning of Villiers
French and English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Villiers, the name of several places in France, all named from Late Latin villare ‘(part of an) outlying farm, dependent settlement’ (see Villars). Compare Devilliers.
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How common is the last name Villiers in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Villiers has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 98,298 in 2000, it dropped to 99,845 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 1.57%. However, the count of people with this surname increased from 171 to 181 during this period, marking a growth rate of 5.85%. The proportion per 100,000 population remained stable at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,298 | #99,845 | -1.57% |
| Count | 171 | 181 | 5.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Villiers
In terms of ethnic identity associated with the surname Villiers, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a few changes over the decade. From 2000 to 2010, the percentage of individuals identified as White decreased from 56.14% to 49.72%, while those identified as Black increased from 23.39% to 30.39%. The representation of Hispanics showed a small decrease of 2.72%. There were no reported cases of the surname being associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.14% | 49.72% | -11.44% |
| Black | 23.39% | 30.39% | 29.93% |
| Hispanic | 19.88% | 19.34% | -2.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |