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

Villada, 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 Villada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villada in America

Villada is the 32123rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villada surname appeared 718 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 Villada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villada 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 Villada

The surname Villada is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "villa," which means "town" or "village," and the suffix "ada," indicating a place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest known references to the name Villada can be found in historical documents from the region of Cantabria in northern Spain. Specifically, the name is mentioned in the Cartulario de Santa María la Real de Nájera, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 11th century, which recorded land grants and transactions in the area.

During the 12th and 13th centuries, the Villada surname appeared in various records and manuscripts associated with the Cantabrian nobility and landed gentry. This suggests that the name was initially borne by individuals who either owned or resided in a particular town or village, possibly one called Villada or a similar variation.

The first recorded individual with the surname Villada was Pedro de Villada, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the late 12th century. He is mentioned in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document that recorded the names of landowners and their properties in the region of Castile.

Another notable figure with the Villada surname was Gonzalo de Villada, a military commander who fought in the Reconquista, the centuries-long campaign to reclaim the Iberian Peninsula from Moorish rule. He is recorded as having participated in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, a decisive victory for the Christian forces.

In the 15th century, Diego de Villada was a prominent religious figure who served as the Bishop of Plasencia in the Kingdom of Castile from 1457 to 1477. He played a significant role in the ecclesiastical affairs of the region during his tenure.

During the Renaissance period, Juan de Villada, born in 1490, was a celebrated Spanish painter and sculptor. He is known for his works adorning various churches and cathedrals in the cities of Seville and Toledo.

Over the centuries, the Villada surname has been associated with several variations in spelling, such as Villada, Villadas, and Villado, reflecting regional dialects and linguistic changes. Additionally, some records suggest that the name may have derived from specific place names like Villa de Adaja or Villa de Ayuda, further contributing to its geographical origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villada

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

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

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