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

Vilanova, 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 Vilanova surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vilanova in America

Vilanova is the 61123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vilanova surname appeared 329 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 Vilanova.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vilanova 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 Vilanova

The surname Vilanova has its roots in the Catalonia region of Spain, where it originated during the medieval period. This name derives from the Catalan words "vila" meaning "town" and "nova" meaning "new," suggesting it was initially used to identify someone who hailed from a newly established town or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vilanova surname can be traced back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various historical documents from the region. It is believed that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for individuals who relocated to newly founded towns during the expansion and growth of Catalonia in that era.

During the 14th century, the Vilanova surname gained prominence in the town of Vilanova i la Geltrú, located near Barcelona. This town's name is derived from the same linguistic roots as the surname, further solidifying the connection between the two.

Notable individuals bearing the Vilanova surname include Arnau de Vilanova (c. 1238-1311), a renowned Catalan philosopher, theologian, and alchemist who wrote extensively on medical and religious subjects. His works had a significant impact on the intellectual landscape of his time.

Another prominent figure was Jeroni Vilanova (1515-1597), a Spanish composer and music theorist known for his contributions to the development of Renaissance music in Spain. His compositions and treatises on music theory were highly influential during the 16th century.

In the realm of art, Bartolomé Vilanova (1515-1583) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who worked during the Renaissance period. His artistic creations, particularly his religious sculptures, can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

Moving into the 19th century, Francesc de Paula Vilanova i Piera (1806-1884) was a notable Catalan writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Renaixença, the cultural and literary renaissance of Catalan language and identity.

More recently, Toni Vilanova (1969-2014) was a Spanish football coach who served as an assistant to Pep Guardiola at Barcelona and later as the head coach of the club. His tenure at Barcelona was unfortunately cut short due to his untimely passing in 2014.

While the Vilanova surname originated in the Catalonia region of Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by those of Catalan descent and through migration patterns. The name continues to be a testament to the rich history and cultural heritage of the region from which it emerged.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vilanova

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

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

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