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

Villaire, 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 Villaire surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villaire in America

Villaire is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villaire surname appeared 179 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 Villaire.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villaire 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 Villaire

The surname Villaire has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "vilaire," which means "hamlet" or "small village." This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who lived in a small village or hamlet.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Villaire can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and their properties commissioned by William the Conqueror after the Norman conquest of England. The name is listed as "de Villaire," indicating that it was a locative surname referring to a particular place.

In the 13th century, records show a Jean de Villaire, a nobleman from the Burgundy region of France. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Philip III of France and was known for his military service during the Eighth Crusade to the Holy Land.

Another notable bearer of the Villaire name was Pierre de Villaire, a French merchant and explorer who lived in the 15th century. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to establish trade routes with the Middle East and Asia, paving the way for future explorers and merchants.

During the Renaissance period, the Villaire family produced several notable artists and scholars. One such figure was Jacques de Villaire, a renowned painter and sculptor who lived in the early 16th century. His works were highly sought after by the nobility and clergy of the time.

In the 17th century, the name Villaire was associated with the village of Villaire-le-Bois in the Champagne region of France. This village was known for its wine production, and many families with the Villaire surname were involved in the local wine trade.

Another notable individual with the Villaire surname was Marie-Thérèse de Villaire, a French noblewoman and author who lived in the 18th century. She was a prominent figure in the literary salons of Paris and wrote several influential works on philosophy and social commentary.

Over the centuries, the Villaire name has spread across Europe and other parts of the world, with various spellings and variations emerging, such as Villiers, Villiers-l'Isle, and Villares. However, the surname's roots can be traced back to the small villages and hamlets of medieval France, reflecting the rich history and diversity of French surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villaire

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

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

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