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

Villacci, 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 Villacci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villacci in America

Villacci is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villacci surname appeared 105 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 Villacci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villacci 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 Villacci

The surname Villacci originates from Italy and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "villa," which translates to "country house" or "farm," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked on a large estate or agricultural property.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Villacci can be found in a historical document from the city of Siena, dated 1387. This document mentions a certain Guido Villacci, who was listed as a landowner and member of the local nobility. Additionally, there are records from the late 15th century that mention a family with the surname Villacci residing in the town of Montepulciano, located in the province of Siena.

In the 16th century, the Villacci name appeared in various manuscripts and records from the region of Tuscany. One notable figure was Francesco Villacci (1520-1592), a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Florence and its surrounding areas.

Moving forward to the 17th century, there are records of a Giovanni Battista Villacci (1612-1678), who was a respected scholar and professor of law at the University of Pisa. His writings on legal theory and philosophy were widely studied and influential during his time.

Another prominent individual with the surname Villacci was Elisabetta Villacci (1725-1792), a celebrated opera singer and composer from the city of Naples. She gained recognition for her performances in various operas and compositions, which were popular across Italy during the latter half of the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the name Villacci was associated with a family of successful merchants and entrepreneurs from the city of Genoa. One member, Pietro Villacci (1815-1888), established a successful trading company that exported goods throughout the Mediterranean region and beyond.

While the surname Villacci is not as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage, with its roots firmly planted in the country's historical records and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villacci

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

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

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