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

Valdemar, 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 Valdemar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valdemar in America

Valdemar is the 114424th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valdemar surname appeared 153 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 Valdemar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valdemar 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 Valdemar

The surname Valdemar originated in Denmark during the medieval period, derived from the Old Danish words "valr" meaning "slain warrior" and "mar" meaning "famous". It is believed to have been a personal name given to children in honor of the legendary Danish King Valdemar I, who reigned from 1157 to 1182.

The earliest recorded use of the name Valdemar as a surname dates back to the 13th century, appearing in Danish royal records and chronicles. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Sjælland and Fyn, where the Valdemar dynasty held significant influence.

One notable historical reference is the appearance of a Valdemar Eriksen in the Liber Census Daniæ, a tax record compiled in 1231. This document provides valuable insight into the distribution and prominence of the surname during that era.

The name Valdemar has also been linked to various place names in Denmark, such as Valdemar Slot (Valdemar Castle) and Valdemarsvik, a town in Östergötland county, Sweden. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname Valdemar who held significant roles or ownership in those areas.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Valdemar:

1. Hans Valdemar (1571-1636), a Danish military officer and diplomat who served as Governor of Norway from 1628 to 1630.
2. Valdemar Atterdag (1320-1375), King of Denmark from 1340 to 1375, known for his efforts to reunite and strengthen the Danish kingdom.
3. Valdemar Birgersson (1238-1302), a Swedish statesman and Duke of Finland, who played a crucial role in the consolidation of Swedish power in Finland.
4. Valdemar Poulsen (1869-1942), a Danish engineer and inventor, best known for inventing the Poulsen arc transmitter and the Telegraphone, an early magnetic recorder.
5. Valdemar Langlet (1872-1960), a Swedish artist and illustrator, renowned for his illustrations of works by Swedish authors such as Selma Lagerlöf and August Strindberg.

These examples illustrate the historical significance and geographical spread of the surname Valdemar, which has its roots firmly planted in the medieval Danish kingdom and its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valdemar

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

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

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