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

Fontillas, 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 Fontillas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fontillas in America

Fontillas is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fontillas surname appeared 278 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 Fontillas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fontillas 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 Fontillas

The surname FONTILLAS is of Spanish origin, derived from the word "fontilla" which means "small spring" or "small fountain." This name likely originated in Spain during the medieval period, when surnames were commonly derived from geographical features, occupations, or personal characteristics.

The earliest known records of the surname FONTILLAS can be traced back to the regions of Aragon and Valencia in eastern Spain. These areas were known for their abundant water sources, which may have contributed to the name's association with small springs or fountains.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname FONTILLAS was Juan Fontillas, a landowner and viticulturist from the town of Calatayud, Aragon, who lived in the 14th century. Records indicate that he owned several vineyards and was involved in the local wine trade.

Another notable figure was María Fontillas, a renowned painter from Valencia who lived during the 15th century. Her works were commissioned by various noble families and religious institutions, and some of her paintings can still be found in churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 16th century, a prominent military leader named Diego Fontillas served under King Charles I of Spain during the Italian Wars. He was recognized for his bravery and strategic prowess in several battles against the French and Italian forces.

During the 17th century, the name FONTILLAS appeared in historical records related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One such individual was Rodrigo Fontillas, a conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. He later settled in the region and established a hacienda.

In the 18th century, a renowned scholar and philosopher named Juana Fontillas was born in Barcelona. She was known for her writings on ethics, metaphysics, and the nature of knowledge, and her works were widely studied and debated in academic circles of the time.

Over the centuries, the surname FONTILLAS has spread beyond Spain to various parts of the world, including Latin America, where it is still found today. While the name may have evolved or taken on different spellings in different regions, its origins can be traced back to the small springs and fountains of medieval Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fontillas

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

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

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