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

Valenton, 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 Valenton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valenton in America

Valenton is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valenton surname appeared 123 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 Valenton.

The history of the last name Valenton

The surname Valenton is of French origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "val," which means "valley," and the suffix "-enton," which indicates a place name. This suggests that the name originally referred to a person who hailed from a particular valley or region.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Valenton can be traced back to the 13th century in various archival documents and manuscripts from the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around the cities of Rouen and Amiens. It is possible that the name may have been associated with specific place names, such as Valenton-sur-Mer or Valenton-le-Bois, though these connections are not definitively established.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Valenton was Jean de Valenton, a nobleman who lived in the late 13th century and was mentioned in the records of the Duchy of Normandy. Another notable figure was Pierre Valenton, a scholar and cleric who resided in Paris during the 14th century and was known for his contributions to the field of philosophy.

In the 15th century, the name Valenton appeared in the archives of the city of Amiens, where a family by that name held significant landholdings and played a prominent role in local affairs. One member of this family, Guillaume Valenton (c. 1425-1492), was a respected merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a church in the nearby village of Valenton-sur-Somme.

During the Renaissance period, the Valenton name gained further prominence with the birth of François Valenton (1521-1592), a renowned poet and playwright who was a member of the Pléiade, a influential literary group in 16th-century France. His works, which included plays, sonnets, and odes, were widely celebrated during his lifetime and contributed to the development of French Renaissance literature.

Another notable figure was Marguerite Valenton (1598-1672), a noblewoman and courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie de' Medici. She was known for her wit and intelligence, and her memoirs provide valuable insights into the intrigue and politics of the French court during the reign of Louis XIII.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valenton

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

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

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