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

Villescaz, 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 Villescaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villescaz in America

Villescaz is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villescaz surname appeared 196 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 Villescaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villescaz 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 Villescaz

The surname VILLESCAZ originates from Spain, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish words "villa" meaning a town or village, and "escaz" which could be a combination of the Latin words "ex" meaning out and "cazo" meaning pot or pan.

This intriguing surname suggests a connection to a particular town or village, potentially related to metalworking or pottery-making. The earliest known records of the VILLESCAZ name can be found in the Catalan region of Spain, dating back to the 13th century.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the VILLESCAZ surname was Rodrigo de VILLESCAZ, a skilled potter who lived in the town of Villarreal in the late 13th century. His work was highly regarded, and some of his pottery pieces can still be found in museums across Spain.

Another notable figure was Juana de VILLESCAZ, a noblewoman born in 1472 in the town of Villanueva de la Serena. She was known for her philanthropy and her support for the arts and education in her region.

In the 16th century, Pedro VILLESCAZ, a renowned metalsmith from the city of Seville, gained recognition for his intricate and ornate works. His creations adorned many churches and palaces across Andalusia.

During the 17th century, the VILLESCAZ name appeared in several historical records, including the birth of Catalina VILLESCAZ in 1624 in the town of Villaviciosa. She was the daughter of a prominent merchant family and later became a celebrated patron of the arts.

Juan VILLESCAZ, born in 1732 in the village of Villanueva de los Infantes, was a respected military officer who fought in the Spanish Wars of the 18th century. His bravery and leadership were celebrated in several accounts of the time.

While the VILLESCAZ surname has its roots in Spain, it has since spread across the globe, carried by those who emigrated from the Iberian Peninsula over the centuries. The name continues to be a testament to the rich cultural heritage of its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villescaz

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

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

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