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

Villaescusa, 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 Villaescusa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villaescusa in America

Villaescusa is the 58481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villaescusa surname appeared 347 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 Villaescusa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villaescusa 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 Villaescusa

The surname VILLAESCUSA originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is a toponymic name derived from the Spanish words "villa" meaning town or village, and "escusa" meaning excuse or exemption. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who came from a village that was exempt from certain taxes or obligations.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in the regions of Castile and Aragon. Some historical documents from this period mention individuals with the surname VILLAESCUSA, though their specific identities and roles are not always clear.

In the 15th century, a nobleman named Juan de VILLAESCUSA was mentioned in the chronicles of the court of King Juan II of Castile. He was reportedly a trusted advisor and diplomat who represented the crown in negotiations with other kingdoms.

During the Renaissance, a scholar and poet named Pedro de VILLAESCUSA gained recognition for his works in Spanish and Latin. Born in 1490 in Toledo, he was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time and was associated with the University of Salamanca.

In the 17th century, a military commander named Diego de VILLAESCUSA played a role in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines. He led troops in the campaigns against indigenous resistance and was instrumental in establishing Spanish control over the islands.

Another notable figure was María de VILLAESCUSA, a nun who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. She was known for her piety and charitable works, establishing a convent and orphanage in Seville.

The VILLAESCUSA surname has also been associated with various noble families and landed gentry throughout Spanish history, particularly in the regions of Castile, Aragon, and Andalusia. However, specific details about these individuals and their roles are often scarce in historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villaescusa

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

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

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