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

Villalpando, 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 Villalpando surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villalpando in America

Villalpando is the 4534th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villalpando surname appeared 7,821 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Villalpando.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villalpando 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 Villalpando

The surname Villalpando has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish phrase "villa al pando," which translates to "village near the hill or slope." This suggests that the name may have originated among people who lived in a settlement situated near a prominent geographical feature such as a hill or sloping terrain.

In the early records of Spanish history, variations of the name, such as Villalpandio and Villalpandos, can be found. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects or the preference of individual scribes who recorded the name.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Villalpando can be traced back to the 13th century. In a manuscript detailing the accounts of a local monastery, a man named Pedro Villalpando was mentioned as a landowner in the region of Castile.

During the 15th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Juan Villalpando, a renowned Spanish architect and scholar. Born in 1522, Villalpando is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of the Monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a monumental complex built under the reign of King Philip II.

In the 16th century, another notable figure bearing the surname was Gaspar Villalpando, a Spanish Jesuit priest and theologian. Villalpando authored several works on biblical exegesis and participated in the discussion surrounding the Council of Trent, a pivotal event in the Catholic Reformation.

Later, in the 17th century, the name is associated with Diego Villalpando, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Thirty Years' War. His service and exploits were recorded in various historical accounts of the time.

Moving into the 18th century, Francisco Villalpando, a Spanish explorer and navigator, gained recognition for his expeditions to the Pacific Ocean and his contributions to the mapping of the western coast of North America.

Throughout history, the surname Villalpando has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, military figures, and explorers. While the name may have originated from a specific geographical location, it has since spread across Spain and beyond, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of Spanish cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villalpando

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

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

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