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

Villaroman, 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 Villaroman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villaroman in America

Villaroman is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villaroman surname appeared 272 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 Villaroman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villaroman 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 Villaroman

The surname Villaroman originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is a compound word derived from the Spanish words "villa," meaning a town or village, and "roman," referring to the Roman era or culture. This suggests that the name likely arose among individuals who resided in a town or village with strong Roman influences or historical ties.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Villaroman surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Castile, where it appeared in various historical documents and records. The name was particularly prevalent in the areas around the cities of Valladolid and Burgos, which were significant centers of Roman settlement during ancient times.

In the 15th century, the Villaroman name surfaced in various manuscripts and records related to the Spanish Inquisition, indicating that some individuals bearing this surname may have been involved in or affected by the events of that period.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the Villaroman surname. One prominent figure was Pedro Villaroman (1480-1556), a Spanish scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca and authored several influential works on theological and philosophical subjects.

Another individual of note was Juana Villaroman (1525-1592), a renowned painter from Seville who specialized in religious artwork and contributed to the decoration of several churches and monasteries in Andalusia.

In the 18th century, Francisco Villaroman (1705-1778) was a renowned architect from Madrid who designed several notable buildings and structures, including the Royal Palace of Aranjuez and the Church of San Marcos in León.

During the 19th century, Juan Villaroman (1822-1895) was a prominent politician and statesman who served as a member of the Spanish Cortes (parliament) and played a significant role in the development of various legislative reforms.

In more recent times, María Villaroman (1920-2002) was a celebrated Spanish author and poet who received numerous literary awards and accolades for her works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

While the Villaroman surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, with individuals bearing this name now residing in various countries across Europe, the Americas, and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villaroman

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

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

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