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

Villarini, 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 Villarini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villarini in America

Villarini is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villarini surname appeared 220 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 Villarini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villarini 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 Villarini

The surname Villarini is of Italian origin, specifically from the northern regions of Italy. It is believed to have originated during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. Villarini is a locative surname, deriving from the Italian word "villa," meaning a small village or estate.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Villarini can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Verona. The document mentions a certain "Giovanni Villarini," who was a landowner in the surrounding countryside. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who owned or lived in a small villa or estate.

Another historical reference to the Villarini name can be found in the records of the city of Mantua, dating back to the 15th century. These records mention a family called "Villarini" who were prominent merchants and traders in the city. This indicates that the name had spread beyond its original rural origins and was being used by urban families as well.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Villarini was Francesco Villarini (1516-1583), a renowned painter and architect from the city of Vicenza. His works can still be seen in various churches and buildings throughout northern Italy. Another notable Villarini from this period was Girolamo Villarini (1542-1611), a scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Padua.

During the 17th century, the Villarini name appears to have spread further throughout Italy. Records from this time mention Villarinis living in regions such as Tuscany and Lombardy. One notable individual was Antonio Villarini (1633-1707), a composer and musician who served at the court of the Gonzaga family in Mantua.

In the 18th century, the Villarini surname can be found associated with several place names in northern Italy, such as Villarino di San Daniele del Friuli and Villarino di Polesine. This suggests that the name may have been derived from or influenced by these specific locations.

Throughout its history, the Villarini surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and landowners. While not a particularly common surname, it has left its mark on the cultural and historical landscape of northern Italy over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villarini

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Villarini, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!