2000
#5,307
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 6,041
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.24
Rare Last name
Villalpando
A locational surname referring to someone from any of the Villalpandos in Spain, likely meaning "cleaned village."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 8,466 Americans carry the last name Villalpando. That puts it at #4,655 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.47 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 40,486 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Villalpando surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
8.5K
1 in 40,486
Census rank
#4,655
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.5
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
7.4K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 7,383 bearers of the surname Villalpando in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.47 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4655th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Villalpando, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.0%. The next largest groups are White (5.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Villalpando
Among Census respondents with the surname Villalpando, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.0%. The next largest groups are White (5.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Villalpando bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Villalpando surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.0% · 6,869
- White5.4% · 402
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.4% · 31
- Black or African American0.4% · 27
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 27
- Two or more races0.4% · 27
Timeline
Historical Census data for Villalpando
Villalpando appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#4,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,821
+1,780 bearers (+29.5%)
Per 100,000 2.65
Rank movement Up 773 places
2020
#4,655
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,383
-438 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 2.47
Rank movement Down 121 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #5,307 | 6,041 | 2.24 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,534 | 7,821 | 2.65 | +1,780 bearers (+29.5%) | Up 773 places |
| 2020 | #4,655 | 7,383 | 2.47 | -438 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 121 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Villalpando surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,534 | #4,655 | -2.7% |
| Count | 7,821 | 7,383 | -5.6% |
| Per 100K | 2.65 | 2.47 | -6.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Villalpando bearers went from 7,821 to 7,383 (-5.6% change). The surname moved down 121 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,534 to #4,655.
FAQ
Villalpando surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Villalpando?
Name Census estimates that about 8,466 living Americans carry the surname Villalpando. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 40,486 residents.
How common is Villalpando?
Villalpando ranks #4,655 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.47 per 100,000 residents, which is about 2 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 7,383 people with the surname Villalpando. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (8,466), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.47 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.47 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 2 of them to have the surname Villalpando.
Has Villalpando become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Villalpando went from 7,821 recorded bearers to 7,383. That is a decrease of 438 (-5.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #4,534 to #4,655.
What does the Census say about the background of Villalpando?
Among Census respondents with the surname Villalpando, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.0%. The next largest groups are White (5.4%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Villalpando in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (6,869 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Villalpando appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (93.0%), White (5.4%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Villalpando (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Villalpando mean?
A locational surname referring to someone from any of the Villalpandos in Spain, likely meaning "cleaned village." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Villalpando (2.47 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Villalpando?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.