Surname · Filipino origin
Villanueva
Meaning
The surname Villanueva means New town.
Origin
Filipino
Type
toponymic
The origin of the surname Villanueva
Villanueva means “new town or village.”
What kind of surname is Villanueva?
Villanueva is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from. It belongs to the Filipino naming tradition — you can read how Filipino surnames were formed on our Filipino last names page.
Other Filipino surnames
Other toponymic surnames
Family names formed the same way, from different cultures.
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Villanueva mean?
The surname Villanueva means New town. Villanueva means “new town or village.”
Where does the surname Villanueva come from?
Villanueva is a surname of Filipino origin.
What kind of surname is Villanueva?
Villanueva is a toponymic surname, originally describing where the bearer lived or came from.
What are other Filipino surnames?
Other Filipino surnames include Aquino, Bautista, Bonifacio, Del Rosario, Dela Cruz, Gatchalian.