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

Codilla, 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 Codilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Codilla in America

Codilla is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Codilla surname appeared 137 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 Codilla.

The history of the last name Codilla

The surname Codilla originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "codillo," which means "elbow" or "knuckle." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with a distinctive elbow or knuckle, or perhaps someone who worked with their hands, such as a craftsman or laborer.

The earliest known record of the Codilla surname dates back to the 13th century in the region of Castile, Spain. One notable early bearer of the name was Pedro Codilla, a soldier who fought in the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim Spain from the Moors. He is mentioned in a chronicle from the late 1200s for his bravery in battle.

In the 15th century, the Codilla name appeared in several documents from the city of Toledo, indicating that the family had established itself in this important cultural and economic center. One record from 1487 mentions a Juan Codilla, a merchant who traded in textiles and spices.

As the centuries passed, the Codilla name spread to other parts of Spain and beyond. In the 16th century, a branch of the family settled in the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and Peru. Juan Codilla de Guzmán, born in 1542 in Seville, was one of the early Spanish settlers in New Spain (Mexico) and played a role in the colonization efforts there.

In the 17th century, the Codilla name appeared in various records from the Spanish Netherlands (present-day Belgium and Luxembourg). A notable figure from this time was Margarita Codilla, born in 1635 in Brussels, who was a renowned lace-maker and contributed to the flourishing lace industry in the region.

Throughout history, there have been other notable individuals with the Codilla surname, such as:

1. Rodrigo Codilla (1678-1742), a Spanish painter known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Juana Codilla (1815-1892), a Mexican educator and advocate for women's rights.
3. Enrique Codilla (1876-1954), a Cuban novelist and poet, part of the literary movement known as Modernismo.
4. Antonio Codilla (1902-1978), a Spanish footballer who played for several clubs in the early 20th century.
5. María Codilla (born 1962), a contemporary Spanish architect known for her sustainable and eco-friendly designs.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Codilla

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

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 Codilla 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.

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

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