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

Valade, 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 Valade surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valade in America

Valade is the 33810th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valade surname appeared 673 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 Valade.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valade 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 Valade

The surname Valade has its origins in France, specifically in the region of Auvergne. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "val," meaning "valley," and is thought to have been initially used as a descriptive name for someone who lived in or near a particular valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Valade can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, an extensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, including Valada and Valat, indicating its widespread use across different regions of France.

During the 13th century, a notable figure named Jaume Valade (c. 1225-1290) was a prominent troubadour from the Languedoc region of France. He was renowned for his lyrical compositions and his contributions to the development of the troubadour tradition.

In the 16th century, Pierre Valade (1500-1575) was a French philosopher and theologian who played a significant role in the intellectual discourse of his time. He was known for his writings on metaphysics and his advocacy for religious tolerance.

Another individual of historical importance was Jean-Baptiste Valade (1680-1754), a French architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in Paris during the 18th century.

Moving into the 19th century, Marie-Anne Valade (1809-1888) was a French author and poet who gained recognition for her works exploring themes of love, nature, and spirituality. Her writings were celebrated for their lyrical quality and emotional depth.

Throughout its history, the surname Valade has been associated with various place names in France, such as Valade (a commune in the Aveyron department) and Valadon (a commune in the Haute-Vienne department), further reflecting its geographical origins and regional variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valade

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

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 Valade 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 Valade 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 Valade was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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