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

Villamor, 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 Villamor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villamor in America

Villamor is the 24012th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villamor surname appeared 1,050 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 Villamor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villamor 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 Villamor

The surname Villamor has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish words "villa" meaning "town" and "amor" meaning "love," suggesting a connection to someone who had a fondness for a particular town or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Villamor can be found in the 14th century, when it appeared in historical documents from the regions of Aragon and Catalonia in northeastern Spain. It is possible that the name was initially associated with a specific town or village in these areas, although the exact location remains unclear.

During the 15th and 16th centuries, the name Villamor began to spread across other parts of Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile and Andalusia. This was likely due to migration patterns and the movement of people during this time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan Villamor (1523-1592) was a Spanish military officer and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Philippines. He played a significant role in the early colonization efforts of the Spanish Empire in the Pacific region.

Another historical figure with the surname Villamor was Francisco Villamor (1611-1687), a Spanish painter known for his religious artwork and portraits. He was active in Madrid during the Golden Age of Spanish art.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual named Manuel Villamor (1717-1789) was a Spanish military engineer and architect who worked on various fortifications and public works projects throughout the Spanish Empire.

During the 19th century, the surname Villamor was recorded in various regions of Spain, as well as in some Spanish colonial territories. One individual of note was Emilio Villamor y Gay (1838-1912), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies.

Another notable figure was Ignacio Villamor (1863-1929), a Spanish aviation pioneer who played a significant role in the development of early aircraft design and construction in Spain.

While the surname Villamor has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Spanish emigration and colonization. However, the historical origins and early records of the name remain firmly rooted in the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villamor

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

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

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