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

Villate, 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 Villate surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villate in America

Villate is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villate surname appeared 148 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 Villate.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villate 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 Villate

The surname Villate has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "villa," which means a small village or a country estate. The name was likely used to identify individuals who lived in or were associated with a particular villa or village.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Villate can be found in the historic records of the city of Siena, where a family with this name was mentioned in the 13th century. The Villate family was known to be landowners and influential members of the local community.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals bore the surname Villate. One such person was Giovanni Villate, a renowned painter from Florence who lived between 1450 and 1529. His works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy, showcasing his mastery of the Renaissance art style.

In the 16th century, the name Villate appeared in the records of the Venetian Republic, where a merchant family with this surname had established a successful trading business. This family was known for their involvement in the lucrative spice trade between Europe and the East.

Another notable figure with the surname Villate was Antonio Villate, a celebrated architect from Milan who lived from 1589 to 1661. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in the city, including the Church of Sant'Alessandro and the Palazzo Litta.

During the 18th century, the Villate name gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Francesca Villate, a renowned poet and writer from Naples. She was widely acclaimed for her works that explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Francesca Villate lived from 1720 to 1798.

Throughout history, the surname Villate has also been associated with various place names and older spellings. For instance, the village of Villate di Montechiaro in the province of Agrigento, Sicily, is believed to have derived its name from this surname. Additionally, variations such as Villati, Villatti, and Villato have been documented in historical records across different regions of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villate

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

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

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