Find out how popular the last name Avecilla is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Avecilla.

Avecilla, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Avecilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Avecilla in America

Avecilla is the 70645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Avecilla surname appeared 277 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Avecilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Avecilla to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Avecilla

The surname AVECILLA has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 15th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "avecilla," meaning "little bird" or "small bird." The name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive term for someone with bird-like characteristics or mannerisms.

During the Middle Ages, it was common practice to assign surnames based on personal traits, occupations, or physical attributes. The suffix "-illa" in Spanish denotes diminutive form, suggesting that the name AVECILLA may have initially referred to someone small or slender like a little bird.

One of the earliest documented instances of the AVECILLA surname can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition from the late 15th century. These records mention an individual named Juan Avecilla, who resided in the region of Andalusia, southern Spain.

In the 16th century, the AVECILLA name appeared in various municipal records and census documents across Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Aragon. During this time, variations in spelling, such as "Avezilla" and "Avicilla," were also observed.

A notable figure bearing the AVECILLA surname was Diego Avecilla, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 16th century. Diego Avecilla played a crucial role in charting the Gulf of Mexico and mapping the coastline of present-day Mexico.

Another individual of historical significance was María Avecilla, a renowned poet and playwright from Seville, Spain, who lived during the 17th century (c. 1620-1685). Her works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and insightful commentary on societal issues of the time.

In the 18th century, the AVECILLA name gained prominence in the Spanish colonial territories of the Americas. One notable figure was Francisco Avecilla, a landowner and rancher in New Spain (present-day Mexico), who was involved in the development of the region's cattle industry (c. 1730-1795).

The 19th century saw the rise of Javier Avecilla, a prominent Spanish politician and statesman who served as a member of the Cortes Generales (the Spanish parliament) during the reign of Queen Isabella II (c. 1810-1875).

Another notable AVECILLA was Matilde Avecilla, a celebrated Spanish painter and artist known for her vibrant landscapes and portraiture. She lived and worked in Madrid during the late 19th century (c. 1845-1920).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Avecilla

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Avecilla.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Avecilla was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Avecilla has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Avecilla was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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