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

Novillo, 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 Novillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Novillo in America

Novillo is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Novillo surname appeared 190 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 Novillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Novillo 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 Novillo

The surname Novillo has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Castile. It dates back to the 12th century and is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "novillo," which means a young bull or steer.

The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with cattle or bulls, such as a cowherd, bullfighter, or cattle rancher. In medieval times, surnames often arose from occupations, physical attributes, or places of residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Novillo can be found in a medieval document from the city of Burgos, dated 1248, which mentions a certain "Juan Novillo" as a witness to a land transaction.

Another notable early reference is in a manuscript from the archives of the Cathedral of Toledo, dating back to the late 13th century, which lists a "Pedro Novillo" among the cathedral's benefactors.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name Novillo became more widespread throughout Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile, Andalusia, and Extremadura. Several individuals bearing this surname gained prominence during this period.

One such person was Francisco Novillo (c. 1470-1532), a renowned Spanish architect and sculptor who worked on various projects in Seville, including the Alcázar and the Casa de Pilatos.

Another notable figure was Juan Novillo (c. 1520-1585), a Spanish military leader who participated in the conquest of the Canary Islands and served as the governor of Gran Canaria.

In the 17th century, the Novillo family produced several notable figures in the arts and literature, including the poet and dramatist Juan Novillo Ramírez (1602-1671), whose works were influenced by the Spanish Golden Age writers.

During the colonial era, the surname Novillo was carried to the Americas by Spanish settlers and conquistadors. One such figure was Diego Novillo (c. 1540-1610), a Spanish conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico and later served as a regidor (municipal councilor) in the city of Puebla.

Throughout history, the surname Novillo has been associated with various places and regions in Spain, such as Novillo (a municipality in the province of Soria), Novillas (a town in Zaragoza), and Novillero (a village in Granada).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Novillo

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

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

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