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

Villamil, 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 Villamil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villamil in America

Villamil is the 16958th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villamil surname appeared 1,676 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Villamil.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villamil 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 Villamil

The surname Villamil has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Galicia. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 11th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from a combination of the Spanish words "villa," meaning "town" or "village," and "mil," which is a variant of the word "milla" (mile).

One of the earliest known references to the surname Villamil can be found in the Tumbo Viejo de Castilla, an ancient manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document contains records of various noble families and landowners in the region, including individuals bearing the name Villamil.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Rodrigo Álvarez de Villamil was recorded as a prominent nobleman and military commander during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. He played a significant role in the conquest of Gibraltar in 1349.

During the 15th century, the Villamil family became established in the town of Villamil de Campos, located in the province of Valladolid, Castile and León. This place likely contributed to the consolidation of the surname within the region.

In the 16th century, Juan de Villamil, a Spanish explorer and navigator, was part of the expedition led by Juan de Grijalva that explored the coasts of Mexico in 1518. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to set foot on Mexican soil.

Another notable figure was Antonio Villamil y Correa, a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Chile from 1737 to 1740. He played a pivotal role in suppressing the Mapuche uprising during his tenure.

In the 19th century, Alejandro Villamil, a Venezuelan naval officer and politician, was a prominent figure in the country's struggle for independence from Spain. He served as the Minister of War and Navy under the government of Simón Bolívar.

Lastly, Jacinto Villamil, a Spanish painter born in 1834, was a renowned artist known for his landscapes and maritime scenes. His works are part of the collections of several prestigious museums, including the Prado Museum in Madrid.

While the surname Villamil has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, particularly to Latin American countries, due to Spanish colonization and migration. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villamil

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

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

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