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

Villaflor, 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 Villaflor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villaflor in America

Villaflor is the 33596th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villaflor surname appeared 678 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 Villaflor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villaflor 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 Villaflor

The surname Villaflor is of Spanish origin, derived from the Spanish phrase "villa flor," which translates to "flower town" or "town of flowers." This name likely originated in Spain during the medieval period, possibly referring to a specific town or village known for its abundance of flowers or its association with the floral industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Villaflor surname can be found in the "Libro de la Nobleza de Castilla" (Book of Nobility of Castile), a 16th-century manuscript that documented the noble families of the region. This indicates that the name was present in Spain during the Renaissance era.

In the 17th century, the Villaflor name appeared in various historical documents from the Spanish colonies in the Americas, particularly in Mexico and the Philippines. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname played a role in the colonization and settlement of these territories during the Spanish Empire's expansion.

Notable individuals with the Villaflor surname include Juan de Villaflor (1580-1632), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Philippines and served as the Lieutenant Governor of the Mariana Islands. Another prominent figure was María de Villaflor (1640-1718), a Spanish nun and mystic who founded the Convent of Santa Brígida in Mexico City.

During the 19th century, the Villaflor name gained prominence in Latin American countries, such as Argentina and Chile. One example is José Villaflor (1825-1897), an Argentine military officer who fought in the Wars of Independence and later became a prominent politician and diplomat.

In the Philippines, where the Villaflor surname is particularly prevalent, notable individuals include Manuel Villaflor (1848-1924), a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule and later served as a general in the Philippine Revolutionary Army. Another notable figure is Teodoro Villaflor (1892-1962), a Filipino artist and painter renowned for his landscapes and portraits.

While the Villaflor surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread across various regions and cultures, adapting to local linguistic and cultural influences. The name continues to be associated with its floral and horticultural origins, reflecting the rich tapestry of history and cultural exchange that has shaped its meaning and significance over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villaflor

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

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

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