VILLA

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Villa

The surname Villa has its origins in Britain and is believed to have derived from the Old English word vill meaning "a small village." The name was typically used to denote someone who lived in or near a village.

Villa is classified as a toponymic surname, meaning it is derived from a place name. Surnames of this nature were often adopted to identify individuals based on their birthplace, residence, or vicinity.

Over time, the surname Villa has likely evolved and diversified, with different branches of the family potentially taking on distinct variations or spellings. The dissemination of the name may have been influenced by factors such as migration, changes in land ownership, or social mobility.

Today, individuals bearing the surname Villa can be found not only in various parts of the United Kingdom but also in other regions of the world, perpetuating the legacy of this ancestral name.

There are approximately 483 people named Villa in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Villa.

Origin: Iberian

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Spain

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Spanish

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Adam
Charles
David
Dennis
Hammant
James
John
Leonard
Marco
Matthew
Patrick
Paul
Peter
Ronald

Female

Anna
Anne
Carla
Elizabeth
Emma
Frances
Jade
Laura
Lisa
Margaret
Marie
Patricia
Susan
Trudy

Similar and related surnames

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