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

Valeri, 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 Valeri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valeri in America

Valeri is the 24762nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valeri surname appeared 1,006 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 Valeri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valeri 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 Valeri

The surname VALERI is of Italian origin, deriving from the Latin name "Valerius", which itself comes from the Latin word "valere", meaning "to be strong" or "to be well". This name was particularly prevalent in ancient Rome, where it was borne by several notable individuals.

The earliest recorded instances of the name VALERI can be traced back to the 10th century in Italy, where it was commonly found in regions such as Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It is believed that the name may have been introduced to these areas by Roman settlers or soldiers during the expansion of the Roman Empire.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name VALERI was Publio Valerio Pubblicola, a Roman consul and military leader who played a crucial role in the overthrow of the Roman monarchy in 509 BC. Another notable figure was Marco Valerio Messalla Corvino, a Roman general, poet, and patron of literature, who lived from 64 BC to 8 AD.

During the Middle Ages, the name VALERI was found in various historical documents and records, including the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval charters from the Campania region of Italy, which dates back to the 9th century.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname VALERI was Luca Valeri (1552-1618), an Italian painter and architect from the late Renaissance period, known for his works in churches and palaces throughout Rome and its surrounding areas.

Another notable bearer of the name was Vincenzo Valeri (1764-1833), an Italian composer and music theorist who made significant contributions to the development of opera and vocal music in the early 19th century.

In the 19th century, the name VALERI gained prominence with individuals such as Filippo Valeri (1837-1909), an Italian politician and jurist who served as the Minister of Justice and later became the President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies.

Another individual of note was Nino Valeri (1901-1989), an Italian actor, director, and screenwriter who appeared in numerous films throughout his career, earning critical acclaim for his comedic performances.

While the surname VALERI has been found throughout Italy, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe, particularly in countries with historical ties to Italy, such as Spain and France, where it may have been introduced through migration or cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valeri

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

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

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