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

Villacís, 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 Villacís surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villacís in America

Villacís is the 19966th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villacís surname appeared 1,343 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 Villacís.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villacís 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 Villacís

The surname Villacis has its origins in Ecuador, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish words "villa," meaning town or village, and "cis," which was a common suffix used to denote a location or place of origin. This suggests that the name may have originated from a specific town or village in Ecuador, though the exact location is unclear.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Villacis can be found in the baptismal records of the Quito Cathedral, dated around 1570. These records mention several individuals with the surname, indicating that it was already well-established in the region by that time.

During the colonial era, the Villacis family played a prominent role in the religious and political affairs of Ecuador. One notable figure was Fray Pedro de Villacis, a Franciscan friar who served as the Bishop of Quito from 1631 to 1659. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and founding several schools in the region.

Another prominent individual was Juan de Villacis, a wealthy landowner and politician who lived in the late 17th century. He was a member of the Cabildo (municipal council) of Quito and played a significant role in the city's governance during that period.

In the 19th century, the Villacis name appeared in various historical documents related to the independence movement in Ecuador. Manuel Villacis was a military officer who fought alongside the famous revolutionary leader Simón Bolívar during the wars of independence against Spanish rule.

The Villacis family continued to hold positions of influence in Ecuadorian society throughout the 20th century. One notable figure was Carlos Villacis Cárdenas, a distinguished lawyer and politician who served as the President of the National Congress of Ecuador from 1960 to 1962.

While the Villacis surname is most commonly associated with Ecuador, it has also spread to other parts of Latin America due to migration and intermarriage. Today, people with the surname Villacis can be found in various countries, including Colombia, Peru, and the United States, where they have contributed to the rich cultural diversity of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villacís

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

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

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