Ancient history

Where did the last name villeda came from?

The surname Villeda is of Basque origin and means "the town on the hill". It is likely that the first person to bear this name came from the town of Villeda in the province of Álava, Spain. The name has been recorded in Spain since the 11th century.

Over the centuries, the Villeda family spread throughout Spain and to other parts of Europe, including France, Italy, and Portugal. Today, the Villeda surname is found in many countries around the world, including the United States, Mexico, Argentina, and Peru.

Some notable people with the surname Villeda include:

* Jorge Villeda Morales, President of Honduras from 1957 to 1963

* Ramón Villeda Bermudez, President of Honduras from 1954 to 1957

* Rosa Villeda, Honduran suffragist and feminist