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

Villaneda, 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 Villaneda surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villaneda in America

Villaneda is the 33856th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villaneda surname appeared 672 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 Villaneda.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villaneda 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 Villaneda

The surname Villaneda is of Spanish origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval era. It is believed to have emerged from a small village or hamlet, possibly in the region of Castile or Andalusia, where surnames were initially derived from place names or locational references.

In its earliest form, the name was likely spelled as "Villanueva" or a similar variation, which translates to "new town" or "new village" in Spanish. Over time, the name evolved through various phonetic changes and regional dialects, eventually arriving at the contemporary spelling of Villaneda.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a census-like document from the 13th century that listed the distribution of land and properties among the conquering Castilian and Leonese nobles after the reconquest of Seville from the Moors in 1248.

During the 14th century, the Villaneda family gained prominence in the region of Extremadura, where they held influential positions and owned significant land holdings. Notable figures from this period include Rodrigo Villaneda (1310-1378), a respected knight and military commander who served under King Alfonso XI of Castile.

As the centuries progressed, members of the Villaneda family dispersed throughout Spain and its territories, with some even venturing to the Americas during the colonial era. One such individual was Diego Villaneda (1542-1603), a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied the expedition of Juan de Oñate to present-day New Mexico in 1598.

In the realm of literature, the name Villaneda is associated with Miguel de Villaneda (1663-1729), a renowned poet and playwright from Seville whose works were widely acclaimed during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

Another notable figure was María Villaneda (1782-1858), a prominent figure in the Spanish resistance against the Napoleonic invasion. She played a crucial role in organizing and supporting guerrilla forces in the region of Andalusia during the Peninsular War.

As the centuries passed, the Villaneda surname continued to spread across various regions, with families bearing this name making significant contributions in fields such as politics, military, arts, and academia, leaving an indelible mark on the historical tapestry of Spain and its cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villaneda

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

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

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