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

Valenzano, 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 Valenzano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valenzano in America

Valenzano is the 48901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valenzano surname appeared 431 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 Valenzano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valenzano 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 Valenzano

The surname Valenzano originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Apulia in the south-eastern part of the country. It is believed to have emerged around the 12th century and is derived from the Latin word "valentia," which means "valor" or "bravery." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who displayed exceptional courage or strength in battle or other endeavors.

Valenzano is also closely linked to the town of the same name located near the city of Bari in Apulia. The town's name is thought to have originated from the Latin phrase "Valentia Annia," which translates to "the brave Annia," potentially referring to a Roman family or settlement in the area.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the surname Valenzano can be found in a document from the year 1256, which mentions a certain Guglielmo Valenzano, a nobleman from the town of Valenzano.

In the 14th century, a notable figure with this surname was Pietro Valenzano, a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Naples. He was born in Valenzano in the late 13th century and is known for his work on Aristotelian philosophy.

Another prominent individual was Girolamo Valenzano, a painter and architect from the 16th century. He was born in Valenzano in 1520 and is best known for his contribution to the design and construction of the Church of San Domenico in Bari.

In the 17th century, there was a Genoese noble family with the surname Valenzano who held significant influence and power in the Republic of Genoa. One member of this family, Agostino Valenzano, served as the Doge of Genoa from 1671 to 1673.

During the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname Valenzano was Tommaso Valenzano, a celebrated composer and violinist. He was born in Valenzano in 1725 and is known for his contributions to the development of the classical music scene in Naples.

While the surname Valenzano is most commonly associated with the Apulia region of Italy, it has also spread to other parts of the country and beyond over the centuries due to migration and intermarriage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valenzano

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

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

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