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

Villarrial, 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 Villarrial surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villarrial in America

Villarrial is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villarrial surname appeared 117 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 Villarrial.

The history of the last name Villarrial

The surname Villarrial is of Spanish origin, deriving from the words "villa" meaning "town" and "real" meaning "royal." This suggests that the name may have originated from a town or place that had some connection to royalty or a monarch.

The earliest recorded instances of the Villarrial surname can be traced back to the late 15th century in the regions of Castile and Aragon, which were part of the Kingdom of Spain at the time. It is possible that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who resided in or held a position of authority within a particular villa or town under the jurisdiction of the Spanish Crown.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Villarrial was Diego de Villarrial, a Spanish conquistador born around 1480. He participated in various expeditions and conquests in the Americas during the early 16th century, including the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés.

Another individual of significance was Mariana de Villarrial, a Spanish nun and writer who lived in the 17th century. She authored several religious works and was known for her pious devotion and literary contributions.

In the 18th century, Pedro Villarrial y Vázquez served as a military officer and governor of various provinces in New Spain (present-day Mexico and parts of the United States). His tenure as governor coincided with the Spanish colonial period in the Americas.

During the 19th century, Manuel Villarrial was a prominent landowner and rancher in the Mexican state of Coahuila. He played a role in the region's agricultural and economic development during that era.

Additionally, the Villarrial surname has been associated with the Spanish municipality of Villarreal, located in the province of Castellón, Valencia. This place name, which translates to "royal town," may have contributed to the origin and spread of the surname in that region.

It is worth noting that variations in the spelling of the surname, such as Villarreal or Villareal, may exist due to regional differences or historical transcription practices. However, the core meaning and etymology of the name remain consistent across these variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villarrial

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

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 Villarrial 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.

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

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