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

Hamilla, 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 Hamilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hamilla in America

Hamilla is the 111988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hamilla surname appeared 157 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 Hamilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hamilla 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 Hamilla

The surname HAMILLA is believed to have originated in the Spanish region of Andalusia during the 15th century. It is derived from the Arabic name "Hamil," which means "bearer" or "carrier." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who worked as porters or laborers.

The earliest known record of the HAMILLA name appears in a land registry document from the city of Seville, dated 1492. This document mentions a certain Juan HAMILLA, who was a farmer and landowner in the area.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the HAMILLA surname spread to other parts of Spain, particularly to the regions of Extremadura and Castile. Several notable figures bearing this name emerged during this period, including:

1. Diego HAMILLA (1534-1602), a renowned painter from Seville, known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Juana HAMILLA (1568-1638), a philanthropist from Badajoz, who founded a charity organization for orphaned children.
3. Pedro HAMILLA (1610-1678), a military officer who served in the Spanish army during the Thirty Years' War.

In the 18th century, some members of the HAMILLA family migrated to the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly to Mexico and Peru. One notable individual from this era was:

4. Sebastián HAMILLA (1721-1789), a Spanish explorer and cartographer who mapped the Pacific coast of Mexico and parts of California.

As the HAMILLA surname spread across Spain and its colonies, various spelling variations emerged, such as "Hamila," "Hamillo," and "Hamillón." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and linguistic differences.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was:

5. Catalina HAMILLA (1845-1912), a prominent educator from Madrid, who founded one of the first schools for girls in the city.

Throughout its history, the HAMILLA surname has maintained a strong presence in Spain and its former colonies, although it remains relatively rare compared to other Spanish surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hamilla

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

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

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