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

Villescas, 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 Villescas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villescas in America

Villescas is the 26492nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villescas surname appeared 921 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 Villescas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villescas 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 Villescas

The surname Villescas has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "villa," which means a town or village, and the diminutive suffix "-esca," meaning small. The name likely originated from a particular small town or village in Spain, possibly referring to someone who hailed from that location.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Villescas can be found in the Becerro de Benedictinos, a medieval manuscript from the 13th century that documented monastic properties and landholdings. This suggests that the name was already established and in use during that time period.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Pedro de Villescas (c. 1400 - c. 1470) was a Spanish theologian and author who wrote several religious works, including a commentary on the Book of Revelation. His literary contributions helped preserve and propagate the Villescas name.

During the 16th century, the name Villescas appeared in several historical records related to the Spanish exploration and colonization of the Americas. One such example is Juan de Villescas (c. 1520 - c. 1590), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro.

Another prominent individual bearing the Villescas surname was Alonso de Villescas (c. 1550 - c. 1620), a Spanish painter and engraver who worked in the Spanish Renaissance style. His artistic works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

In the 18th century, Francisco Villescas (c. 1700 - c. 1780) was a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He played a significant role in several battles against the French forces, earning recognition for his bravery and leadership.

As the Villescas name spread across Spain and its territories, it encountered variations in spelling, such as Vilescas, Villasca, or Villesca. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors in historical documents.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villescas

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

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

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