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

Villarta, 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 Villarta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villarta in America

Villarta is the 93921st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villarta surname appeared 195 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 Villarta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villarta 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 Villarta

The surname Villarta originated in Spain, with its earliest known records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "villa," meaning "town," combined with the suffix "-arta," which could have various etymological roots, such as the Latin "artus" (narrow) or the Arabic "arta" (land or territory).

One of the earliest documented occurrences of the name Villarta can be found in the records of the town of Villarta de San Juan, located in the province of Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha. This town's name is likely the source of the surname, suggesting that the family originated from this area.

In the late 16th century, a notable individual named Juan de Villarta was mentioned in several historical documents related to the Spanish exploration and conquest of the Americas. He was a soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico.

Another early record of the surname Villarta comes from the 17th century, when a woman named María de Villarta was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Seville. The document detailed a property dispute, providing insight into the family's presence in this important Andalusian city.

In the 18th century, a man named Francisco Villarta y Mendoza gained recognition as a prominent Spanish military officer and statesman. He served as the Governor of Cuba from 1764 to 1771 and played a significant role in defending the island against British forces during the Seven Years' War.

During the 19th century, the surname Villarta appeared in various literary works, including the writings of Spanish author Juan Valera. In one of his novels, a character named Ramón Villarta is portrayed as a wealthy landowner from Andalusia, reflecting the family's historical presence in this region.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Villarta was José María Villarta y Villar, a Spanish politician and lawyer who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served as a deputy in the Spanish Parliament and was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms.

Overall, the surname Villarta has a rich history rooted in Spain, particularly in the regions of Castile-La Mancha and Andalusia. Its origins can be traced back to the 15th century, and it has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including explorers, military officers, landowners, authors, and politicians.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villarta

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

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

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