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

Villalonga, 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 Villalonga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villalonga in America

Villalonga is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villalonga surname appeared 240 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 Villalonga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villalonga 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 Villalonga

Villalonga is a Spanish surname with origins dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Catalonia, specifically in the town of Villalonga, located in the comarca (county) of Plana Alta in the province of Castellón, Valencia. The name is derived from the Catalan words "vila" meaning town or village, and "llonga" meaning long or elongated, referring to the shape or layout of the town.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Villalonga can be traced back to the early 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Bernat de Villalonga, a nobleman who lived in the Kingdom of Valencia during the reign of King Jaume I (1208-1276). Bernat de Villalonga was mentioned in several historical documents from that period, including the Llibre del Repartiment (Book of Distribution), which recorded the distribution of land and property among the nobles who participated in the Reconquista (Reconquest) of Valencia.

In the 14th century, the Villalonga family played a significant role in the political and cultural life of the Crown of Aragon. One notable figure was Ramón de Villalonga (1320-1392), a renowned poet and troubadour who served as a courtier to King Pere IV (Peter IV of Aragon). Ramón de Villalonga's poetry was widely celebrated and his works were included in the prestigious Cançoner Vega-Aguiló, a collection of Catalan poetry from the 14th and 15th centuries.

During the 15th century, the Villalonga family continued to hold prominent positions in the Kingdom of Valencia. Joan de Villalonga (1435-1501) was a respected jurist and served as a member of the Royal Council of the Kingdom of Valencia under King Ferran II (Ferdinand II of Aragon). His legal expertise and contributions to the development of Valencian law were widely recognized at the time.

In the 16th century, the name Villalonga gained further prominence with the birth of Miquel de Villalonga (1560-1628), a renowned military leader and diplomat. He served as the Governor of Valencia and played a crucial role in the defense of the city against the Ottoman Empire during the Expulsion of the Moriscos (Moorish converts to Christianity) from Spain in the early 17th century.

Another notable figure from the 16th century was Francesc de Villalonga (1575-1642), a prominent architect and engineer who was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several important buildings and fortifications in Valencia and the surrounding areas. His most famous work is the Torres de Quart, a monumental gateway and defensive structure that still stands today as a symbol of Valencia's rich architectural heritage.

Throughout the centuries, the Villalonga surname has been associated with various notable individuals across various fields, including politics, literature, and the arts. The legacy of this name continues to be celebrated and recognized as an important part of Spanish and Catalan cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villalonga

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

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

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