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

Valère, 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 Valère surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valère in America

Valère is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valère surname appeared 240 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 Valère.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valère 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 Valère

The surname VALERE originates from Italy, with roots that can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "valere," which means "to be strong" or "to be worthy." The name was likely initially given as a nickname to individuals who exhibited strength, courage, or valor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VALERE surname can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century ethnographic work that documented the history and culture of the Aztec people. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been present in Italy during the Renaissance era.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the VALERE surname. One such individual was Pietro Valere, a 14th-century Italian painter and architect who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in Florence, including the Basilica di Santa Croce.

Another prominent figure was Giovanni Battista Valere, a 17th-century Italian composer and organist who served at the court of the Medici family in Florence. His compositions, particularly his organ works, were highly regarded during his lifetime and influenced subsequent generations of musicians.

In the 18th century, Carlo Valere, an Italian mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. His work on calculating the orbits of comets and planets was groundbreaking for the time and earned him recognition from the scientific community.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Giulio Valere, an Italian politician and diplomat, played a crucial role in the unification of Italy. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was instrumental in shaping the country's foreign policy during a period of significant political change.

Lastly, in the early 20th century, Maria Valere, an Italian soprano, achieved international acclaim for her performances in operas by composers such as Verdi and Puccini. Her exceptional vocal talents and stage presence made her a celebrated figure in the world of opera.

While the VALERE surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, with individuals bearing this name making notable contributions across various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valère

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

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

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