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

Perezavila, 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 Perezavila surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Perezavila in America

Perezavila is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Perezavila surname appeared 112 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 Perezavila.

The history of the last name Perezavila

The surname Perezavila has its origins in Spain and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish words "Perez" and "Avila," with the former being a patronymic (derived from a given name) and the latter referring to the city of Avila in Castile and León, Spain.

Some sources suggest that the surname may have originated as a descriptive name for someone who hailed from or resided in the city of Avila. Alternatively, it could have been a combination of a patronymic and a place name, indicating an individual's lineage and place of origin.

The earliest known records of the Perezavila surname can be traced back to the 13th and 14th centuries in various historical documents from the region of Castile and León. One notable example is the mention of a Juan Perezavila in the chronicles of the Kingdom of Castile during the reign of King Alfonso X (1252-1284).

Another significant figure bearing this surname was Pedro Perezavila, a prominent scholar and cleric who lived in the 15th century. He was born in Avila around 1420 and served as a canon of the Cathedral of Avila, gaining recognition for his contributions to theology and ecclesiastical law.

In the 16th century, the Perezavila family gained prominence in the city of Avila, with several members holding influential positions in the local government and church. One such individual was Diego Perezavila, who served as a regidor (councilman) of Avila in the 1550s.

The surname Perezavila also appeared in various legal documents and records from the 17th and 18th centuries, indicating its continued use and presence in the region of Castile and León. A notable figure from this period was María Perezavila, a landowner and philanthropist who lived in Avila during the late 17th century and was known for her charitable works.

Another individual of note was Francisco Perezavila, a military officer who fought in the Spanish War of Succession (1701-1714). He was born in Avila in 1675 and served with distinction in the Spanish army, ultimately attaining the rank of colonel.

As the Perezavila surname spread throughout Spain and its colonies, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Perezabila, Perezavilla, and Perezdevila, but the core components of "Perez" and "Avila" remained largely intact.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Perezavila

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

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

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