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

Villines, 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 Villines surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Villines in America

Villines is the 17283rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Villines surname appeared 1,638 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Villines.

We can also compare 2010 data for Villines 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 Villines

The surname Villines is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "ville" meaning "town" or "village." It likely originated in the northern regions of France, such as Normandy or Brittany, during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Villines can be traced back to the 13th century. One notable example is found in the Testa de Nevill, a survey of landholders in England conducted in 1242-1243, which mentions a Richard de Villena.

The name Villines is believed to have been originally an occupational surname, referring to individuals who lived in or were associated with a particular town or village. Over time, it may have also been used as a locative surname, denoting someone's place of origin or residence.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Vyllyns and Vyllens, reflecting the spelling variations common in that era. For instance, a record from 1327 mentions a John Vyllens residing in Oxfordshire, England.

Historically, the Villines surname has been associated with several notable individuals. One such figure was Guillaume Villines (c. 1470-1530), a French poet and dramatist who lived during the Renaissance period. His works included the play "La Tragédie de Lucrèce."

Another prominent bearer of the name was Sir William Villines (1562-1628), an English explorer and colonist. He played a significant role in the early colonization efforts of Virginia and was knighted by King James I in 1619.

In the 18th century, a French family named Villines settled in Louisiana, where they became influential landowners and plantation owners. One member of this family, Pierre Villines (1725-1802), was a respected figure in the colonial era and served as a militia captain during the American Revolutionary War.

During the 19th century, the name Villines gained recognition through individuals like Mary Villines (1837-1923), an American educator and activist who advocated for women's rights and the abolition of slavery.

The Villines surname has also been associated with notable academics and writers, such as Professor John Villines (1901-1985), a renowned English literature scholar at Harvard University, and Alice Villines (1928-2004), a celebrated American novelist known for her historical fiction works.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Villines

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

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

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