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

Villarosa, 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 Villarosa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villarosa in America

Villarosa is the 50960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villarosa surname appeared 409 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 Villarosa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villarosa 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 Villarosa

The surname Villarosa has its roots in Italy, originating from the 15th century or earlier. It is derived from the combination of the words "villa," meaning a small village or farm, and "rosa," which refers to the rose flower. This suggests that the name may have originated from a place name or estate associated with roses, potentially a villa or small settlement named after its abundance of rose bushes or rose gardens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Villarosa can be found in the archives of the city of Palermo, Sicily, dating back to the late 15th century. These records mention individuals with the surname Villarosa residing in the area during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Villarosa was Giovanni Villarosa, a wealthy landowner and merchant from the city of Catania, Sicily. He was born in 1525 and is known for his contributions to the local economy through his successful business ventures.

The name Villarosa also appears in historical documents from the 17th century, such as the records of the town of Cefalù, Sicily. These records mention a family by the name of Villarosa who owned vineyards and olive groves in the region.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual with the surname Villarosa was Vincenzo Villarosa, a respected scholar and historian born in Palermo in 1737. He authored several works on the history and culture of Sicily, including a widely acclaimed book titled "Memorie storiche sulla citta di Palermo" (Historical Memoirs on the City of Palermo).

Another notable figure from the 19th century was Francesco Villarosa, a celebrated poet and playwright born in Catania, Sicily, in 1809. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated today.

Throughout its history, the surname Villarosa has been associated with various regions of Italy, particularly in Sicily and the surrounding areas. While the name's origins can be traced back centuries, it continues to be a recognizable Italian surname, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage and a connection to the beautiful rose flower.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villarosa

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

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

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