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

Villastrigo, 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 Villastrigo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villastrigo in America

Villastrigo is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villastrigo surname appeared 169 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 Villastrigo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villastrigo 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 Villastrigo

The surname VILLASTRIGO is of Spanish origin, originating from the medieval era in the region of Castile. It is a toponymic surname derived from the name of a village or town, possibly "Villa Estrigo" or a variation thereof.

This name likely has its roots in the Latin word "strigosus," meaning lean or meager, suggesting that the place name may have referred to an area with poor soil or scarce resources. Records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals hailing from villages with similar names, such as "Villa Estriga" or "Villa Estrigo."

One of the earliest known references to the surname VILLASTRIGO can be found in the "Becerro de las Behetrías," a medieval census document from the reign of King Alfonso XI (1312-1350). This document lists several individuals with the surname, indicating their presence in the region during that period.

In the 15th century, Juan VILLASTRIGO (born circa 1420) was a prominent figure in the city of Valladolid, serving as a magistrate and holding influential positions within the local government. His descendants continued to play active roles in the city's affairs for several generations.

During the 16th century, Pedro VILLASTRIGO (1525-1592) was a renowned poet and playwright from Toledo, known for his contributions to the Spanish Renaissance literature. His works were widely published and celebrated during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, Doña María VILLASTRIGO (1603-1678) was a notable figure in the religious circles of Madrid. She founded a convent and was renowned for her piety and charitable works.

The 18th century saw the birth of Francisco VILLASTRIGO (1735-1805), a distinguished military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and was awarded numerous honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Throughout its history, the surname VILLASTRIGO has been associated with various professions, including clergy, military personnel, politicians, and artists, reflecting its widespread presence in Spanish society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villastrigo

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

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

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