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

Mediavilla, 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 Mediavilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mediavilla in America

Mediavilla is the 65593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mediavilla surname appeared 302 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 Mediavilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mediavilla 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 Mediavilla

The surname Mediavilla is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is derived from the combination of two Spanish words, "media" meaning half or middle, and "villa" referring to a town or village. This name likely originated in reference to a person who lived in a town or village situated in a central or middling location, possibly in relation to other settlements in the area.

The earliest records of the Mediavilla surname can be found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in regions of northern Spain, particularly in the provinces of Burgos, Palencia, and Valladolid. During this time, the name appeared in various forms, including Medivilla, Mediavilla, and Mediana Villa, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations in spelling.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Juan de Mediavilla was mentioned in the archives of the city of Burgos. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the local economy and governance of the region.

Another historical reference to the Mediavilla name can be found in the writings of the Spanish chronicler and historian, Alonso de Palencia, who lived from 1423 to 1492. He documented the activities of a military leader named Pedro de Mediavilla, who served under the command of King Fernando II of Aragon during the Reconquista, the campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from the Moors.

In the 16th century, a renowned scholar and theologian named Bartolomé de Mediavilla, born in 1501 in Valladolid, gained recognition for his influential works on religious philosophy and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

During the 17th century, the Mediavilla surname was associated with the noble Castilian family of the Marqueses de Mediavilla, who held significant landholdings and political influence in the region of Palencia.

In the literary realm, the Spanish poet and playwright, Félix de Mediavilla y Mendoza (1636-1708), achieved notable fame for his poetic works and theatrical productions, which were widely celebrated during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Throughout its history, the Mediavilla surname has been carried by numerous individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, military leaders, noblemen, and artists, all contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Spain and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mediavilla

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

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

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