Villanueva

Villanueva is a Spanish surname meaning “new village”. It originates from the medieval period when people began to move from rural areas to newly established towns. The surname is most common in Spain, Mexico, and the Philippines, and is often associated with nobility and aristocracy. Notable individuals with the Villanueva surname include Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Villanueva and Spanish footballer David Villanueva. Despite its historical roots, Villanueva remains a popular and widespread surname today.