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

Villasano, 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 Villasano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villasano in America

Villasano is the 82317th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villasano surname appeared 229 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 Villasano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villasano 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 Villasano

The surname Villasano originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish phrase "villa sana," which translates to "healthy village" or "wholesome town." This surname likely emerged as a way to identify individuals who hailed from a particular village or town known for its salubrious environment or healthful reputation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Villasano can be found in the medieval Spanish document known as the Becerro de las Behetrías, which dates back to the 14th century. This document was a record of landholdings and vassalage relationships, and it mentions several individuals bearing the name Villasano.

During the 15th century, the Villasano surname appears in various historical records from the region of Cantabria in northern Spain. This suggests that the name may have originated or gained prominence in this area, which is known for its picturesque villages and towns nestled in the verdant countryside.

Notable individuals with the surname Villasano include Rodrigo Villasano, a 16th-century Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expeditions to the Americas. Another prominent figure was María Villasano, a 17th-century poet and writer from Seville, whose works were widely celebrated during the Golden Age of Spanish literature.

In the 18th century, Juan Villasano was a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in Madrid and its surrounding areas. His most famous work is the Church of San Isidro, which is considered a masterpiece of Spanish Baroque architecture.

Moving into the 19th century, Pedro Villasano was a prominent military officer who fought in the Peninsular War against the French forces of Napoleon. He was known for his bravery and strategic acumen, and he rose to the rank of general before his death in 1832.

Throughout its history, the Villasano surname has been associated with various place names and locations within Spain. For example, the town of Villasana de Mena in the province of Burgos is believed to have derived its name from the same root as the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the concept of a "healthy village."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villasano

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

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

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