Find out how popular the last name Vaglienty is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Vaglienty.

Vaglienty, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Vaglienty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vaglienty in America

Vaglienty is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vaglienty surname appeared 139 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Vaglienty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vaglienty to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Vaglienty

The surname Vaglienty has its origins in Italy, specifically in the Piedmont region, and dates back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "vagliare," which means "to sift" or "to winnow." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone involved in the agricultural process of separating grain from chaff.

One of the earliest known references to the name Vaglienty can be found in a collection of municipal records from the town of Cuneo, located in the province of Piedmont, dated around 1492. In these records, a certain Giovanni Vaglienty is mentioned as a landowner and farmer.

During the 16th century, the Vaglienty family appears to have spread to other parts of northern Italy, including the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. In the city of Bologna, a nobleman named Girolamo Vaglienty (1523-1587) gained prominence as a scholar and diplomat, serving as an ambassador for the Papal States.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Vaglienty family established itself in the Republic of Venice. One notable member from this period was Alvise Vaglienty (1625-1692), a successful merchant and trader who amassed a considerable fortune through his business ventures in the Mediterranean.

The 18th century saw the rise of a renowned Italian painter named Giovanbattista Vaglienty (1738-1812), whose works are still admired and displayed in galleries across Italy. He was known for his landscapes and portraits, often depicting scenes from everyday life in the Piedmont region.

Another significant figure bearing the surname Vaglienty was Cesare Vaglienty (1867-1938), a prominent Italian architect who worked on several iconic buildings in Turin, including the Palazzo delle Esposizioni and the Chiesa di Santa Rita.

Over the centuries, the name Vaglienty has undergone various spelling variations, such as Vaglienti, Valienti, and Valiente, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences in different parts of Italy. However, the core meaning and historical significance of the name have remained closely tied to its agricultural roots and the Piedmont region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vaglienty

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Vaglienty.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Vaglienty was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Vaglienty has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Vaglienty was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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