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

Villezcas, 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 Villezcas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villezcas in America

Villezcas is the 57781st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villezcas surname appeared 352 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 Villezcas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villezcas 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 Villezcas

The surname Villezcas is of Spanish origin, originating in the region of Castile in the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Spanish word "villa," meaning "town," and the suffix "-ezcas," which is thought to be a variation of the common Spanish surname suffix "-ez."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Becerro de las Behetrias, a 14th-century manuscript that catalogued the settlements and landholdings in the Kingdom of Castile. The document mentions a place called Villa Ezcas, which was likely the origin of the surname.

The name Villezcas is closely associated with the town of Villanueva de los Infantes, located in the province of Ciudad Real, Castile-La Mancha. This town was once known as Villa Ezcas, and it is believed that the Villezcas family may have originated from this area.

Notable figures with the surname Villezcas include:

1. Juan de Villezcas (c. 1450-1520), a Spanish nobleman and knight who fought in the Reconquista under King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile.

2. Diego de Villezcas (c. 1480-1560), a Spanish explorer and conquistador who accompanied Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. He later became a prominent landowner in New Spain.

3. María de Villezcas (c. 1525-1590), a Spanish noblewoman and courtier at the court of Philip II of Spain. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential role in court affairs.

4. Francisco de Villezcas (c. 1570-1635), a Spanish poet and playwright during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. His works included religious plays and sonnets.

5. Antonio de Villezcas (c. 1610-1680), a Spanish military engineer and architect who designed several fortifications and buildings in Spain and its colonies during the 17th century.

The surname Villezcas has a long and rich history, spanning centuries and originating from a small town in the heart of medieval Castile. Its bearers have included noblemen, conquistadors, courtiers, artists, and architects, all contributing to the cultural and historical legacy of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villezcas

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

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

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