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

Billanueva, 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 Billanueva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Billanueva in America

Billanueva is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Billanueva surname appeared 117 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 Billanueva.

We can also compare 2010 data for Billanueva 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 Billanueva

The surname "BILLANUEVA" is of Spanish origin, originating from the region of Castile in central Spain during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the phrase "villa nueva," which translates to "new town" in English.

In the medieval era, as towns and settlements were established in various parts of Spain, some were given the name "villa nueva" to distinguish them as newly founded communities. Over time, the phrase became a surname for families associated with these particular towns or areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "BILLANUEVA" can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, suggesting its use during the Reconquista period when the Christian kingdoms of Spain were reclaiming territories from Moorish rule.

In the 15th century, records show a notable figure named Juan de BILLANUEVA, a Spanish military commander who participated in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain.

During the 16th century, the surname "BILLANUEVA" began to spread beyond the borders of Spain as Spanish explorers and settlers ventured to the Americas. One prominent individual bearing this name was Pedro de BILLANUEVA, a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in the early 1500s.

In the 17th century, a renowned painter named Diego de BILLANUEVA gained recognition for his religious artwork, which adorned many churches and monasteries in Spain. His works are still admired and studied by art historians today.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the surname "BILLANUEVA" continued to spread across the globe. In the 18th century, a Spanish military officer named Francisco de BILLANUEVA played a significant role in the defense of the Spanish colonies in the Caribbean against British and French forces during the various conflicts of that era.

Throughout history, the surname "BILLANUEVA" has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including scholars, artists, military leaders, and more, all of whom contributed to the rich tapestry of Spanish and Latin American culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Billanueva

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

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 Billanueva 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 Billanueva 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 Billanueva was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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