De Vilallonga

De Vilallonga is a Catalan surname, common in the regions of Catalonia, Spain, and sometimes found elsewhere due to migration. The name is toponymic in origin, meaning it is derived from a place name. Specifically, it originates from various places called "Vilallonga," which is a combination of "vila" (meaning "village" or "town") and "llonga" (meaning "long"). Thus, "Vilallonga" literally translates to "long village" or "long town."

The surname likely arose when individuals moved from a Vilallonga to another location and were identified by their origin. Different branches of families with the surname may have originated from different "Vilallonga" locations.

Notable people with the surname De Vilallonga include:

• José Luis de Vilallonga: A Spanish writer, actor, and aristocrat.

The surname is associated with the Catalan language and culture. Genealogical research can be undertaken to trace individual family histories associated with this surname.