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

Valenzo, 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 Valenzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valenzo in America

Valenzo is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valenzo surname appeared 215 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 Valenzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valenzo 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 Valenzo

The surname Valenzo originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the medieval era around the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "valentia," which means strength or valor. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who exhibited these qualities or lived in a region associated with valor or strength.

Early instances of the name Valenzo can be found in historical records from various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. One of the earliest documented mentions of the name appears in a manuscript from the Florentine archives, dated around 1275, referring to a certain Guido Valenzo, a respected merchant from the city of Florence.

In the 14th century, records show a noble family named Valenzo residing in the city of Genoa, known for their contributions to the maritime trade and naval prowess. Notable members of this family include Niccolò Valenzo, a renowned navigator who embarked on several expeditions across the Mediterranean Sea in the late 1300s.

The name Valenzo has also been linked to various place names throughout Italy, such as the town of Valenza in the Piedmont region, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in certain areas.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Valenzo dates back to the 15th century, when Giovanni Valenzo, a skilled architect from Verona, was commissioned to design several prominent buildings in the city, including the Chiesa di San Zeno Maggiore, which still stands today.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Valenzo was Lucrezia Valenzo, a celebrated painter from the Renaissance era, born in Siena in 1480. Her artwork, particularly her religious frescoes, adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout Tuscany during her lifetime.

In the 17th century, Antonio Valenzo, a respected scholar and philosopher from Naples, gained recognition for his influential works on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely studied across Europe at the time.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Valenzo has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and military leaders, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valenzo

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

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

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