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

Villalovos, 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 Villalovos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villalovos in America

Villalovos is the 24260th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villalovos surname appeared 1,034 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 Villalovos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villalovos 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 Villalovos

The surname VILLALOVOS originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish phrase "villa de los lobos," which translates to "village of the wolves." This suggests that the name likely originated from a small town or settlement that was known for its proximity to wolves or a high population of these animals.

The earliest recorded instances of the VILLALOVOS surname date back to the 13th century. It appears in several medieval Spanish documents and manuscripts, particularly those related to land ownership and taxation records. One notable mention is found in the "Libro de las Merindades de Castilla" (Book of the Merindades of Castile), a 14th-century census document that recorded landowners and their properties.

In the 16th century, the VILLALOVOS surname gained prominence when Juan de VILLALOVOS (1472-1541), a Spanish physician and author, published his influential medical treatise "Sumario de la Medicina" (Summary of Medicine). This work, which discussed various medical theories and treatments, was widely read and contributed to the advancement of medical knowledge during the Renaissance period.

Another notable figure associated with the VILLALOVOS name is Jerónimo de VILLALOVOS (1495-1556), a Spanish military commander who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He played a crucial role in several battles against the Aztecs and later served as the governor of the region known as New Spain (present-day Mexico).

In the 17th century, the VILLALOVOS surname appeared in records related to the Spanish colonization of the Americas. One prominent individual was Diego de VILLALOVOS (1598-1671), a Spanish explorer and navigator who led expeditions to the Pacific Northwest region of present-day North America. He is credited with mapping several islands and coastal areas along the western coast of what is now Canada and the United States.

Another notable figure from this period was María de VILLALOVOS (1624-1692), a Spanish nun and educator who founded several schools and educational institutions in Mexico City. She was known for her dedication to educating underprivileged children and promoting education among the indigenous population.

Throughout its history, the VILLALOVOS surname has been associated with various regions in Spain, particularly in Castile, Andalusia, and the Basque Country. It has also spread to other parts of the world due to Spanish exploration and colonization, including Latin America, the Philippines, and parts of the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villalovos

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

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

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