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

Videla, 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 Videla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Videla in America

Videla is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Videla surname appeared 235 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 Videla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Videla 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 Videla

The surname Videla originates from Spain and is believed to have derived from the Basque language. It likely comes from the Basque word "bidea," which means "path" or "way." The earliest recorded instances of this surname date back to the 15th century in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France.

One of the earliest documented examples of the Videla surname is found in a 1492 census record from the town of Bilbao, where a family by the name of Videla was listed as residents. It's possible that the name was originally a descriptive term referring to someone who lived near a path or traveled frequently along a particular route.

In the 16th century, the Videla surname began to spread beyond the Basque region as people migrated to other parts of Spain and its colonies. During this time, variations in spelling emerged, including Bidela, Vidala, and Bidala.

One notable historical figure with the Videla surname was Rodrigo Lope de Videla (1530-1592), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who participated in the conquest of Chile. He played a significant role in establishing Spanish settlements in the region and is considered one of the founders of the city of Santiago.

Another individual of note is José Videla (1925-2014), an Argentine military officer who served as the de facto president of Argentina from 1976 to 1981 during the country's last military dictatorship. His regime was responsible for numerous human rights violations and the disappearance of thousands of people during the period known as the Dirty War.

Other notable individuals with the Videla surname include:

1. Emilio Videla (1901-1981), an Argentine writer and journalist known for his work in the literary movement known as "criollismo."
2. Ignacio Videla (1816-1884), a Chilean politician and diplomat who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship.
3. Mercedes Videla (1924-2018), an Argentine actress and comedian known for her work in theater, film, and television.
4. Gregorio Videla (1802-1874), a Chilean military officer and politician who served as the Minister of War and Navy.
5. María Eugenia Videla (born 1954), an Argentine politician and former member of the Chamber of Deputies.

While the Videla surname has its roots in the Basque region, it has since spread across Spain, Latin America, and beyond, with various families and individuals leaving their mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Videla

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

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

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