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

Valderaz, 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 Valderaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valderaz in America

Valderaz is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valderaz surname appeared 105 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 Valderaz.

The history of the last name Valderaz

The surname Valderaz is of Spanish origin and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is believed to have originated from the region of Valderredible, a municipality located in the northern Spanish province of Cantabria. The name is derived from the Spanish words "valle" meaning valley and "raza" meaning race or lineage, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname were those who inhabited or had their ancestral roots in the valley regions of Valderredible.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Valderaz can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census-like document compiled in the 14th century during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. This document listed various noble families and their landholdings, including those with the surname Valderaz, indicating their presence in the region at that time.

In the late 15th century, during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, a notable figure named Alonso Valderaz (1450-1522) served as a military commander and was recognized for his valor in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain. His contributions were documented in several historical chronicles of the time.

Another prominent individual with the surname Valderaz was Juan Valderaz (1520-1589), a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas in the 16th century. He is credited with mapping and documenting parts of the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean coastline.

In the 17th century, a wealthy landowner named Rodrigo Valderaz (1612-1684) was known for his philanthropic efforts, founding a hospital and a school in his hometown of Valderredible. His legacy is still celebrated in the region to this day.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named María Valderaz (1732-1806) gained recognition as a poet and writer. Her works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were widely published and praised during her lifetime.

Throughout its history, the surname Valderaz has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the Valderredible region of Cantabria, Spain. While variations in spelling and pronunciation may have occurred over time, the name continues to carry the legacy of its origins in the valley regions of northern Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valderaz

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

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 Valderaz 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.

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

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