2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Valesano
An Italian surname possibly derived from valleys or meadows.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Valesano. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Valesano surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Valesano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Valesano, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Valesano
The surname VALESANO has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "valesano," which refers to a person hailing from the Val di Susa region in the Piedmont area of northwestern Italy. This region is situated in the Alps and borders France.
One of the earliest documented references to the VALESANO name can be found in the Codex Astensis, a 12th-century cartulary or manuscript collection of charters and documents from the Diocese of Asti in Piedmont. The name is mentioned in connection with various landholdings and transactions within the Val di Susa area.
During the 13th century, the VALESANO surname appeared in several historical records, including the Libro Vecchio, an ancient cadastral manuscript from the city of Asti. This document listed landowners and taxpayers, indicating the presence of individuals bearing the VALESANO name in the region.
In the 14th century, a notable figure with the VALESANO surname was Giovanni Valesano, a prominent merchant and banker from Asti. He played a significant role in the city's trade and financial affairs during that period, leaving behind a legacy that further solidified the VALESANO name in local history.
Another influential individual with this surname was Pietro Valesano, born in 1482 in Asti. He was a respected jurist and served as a legal advisor to the Duke of Savoy. His expertise in law and his contributions to the legal system of the time earned him considerable recognition.
In the 16th century, the VALESANO name was associated with the town of Valesan, located in the Val di Susa region. This place name likely derived from the surname, suggesting that some VALESANO families may have established settlements or acquired land in the area bearing their name.
Throughout the centuries, the VALESANO surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Valesano, Valesani, Vallesano, and Vallesani. These variations reflect the regional dialects and linguistic influences that shaped the name over time.
While the VALESANO surname originated in the Piedmont region of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and even beyond its borders, as individuals bearing this name migrated and established new roots elsewhere.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Valesano
Among Census respondents with the surname Valesano, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Valesano bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Valesano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 96
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Valesano
Valesano appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,026 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-14 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,450 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,026 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -14 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 12,450 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Valesano surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #153,590 | -8.8% |
| Count | 118 | 104 | -11.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Valesano bearers went from 118 to 104 (-11.9% change). The surname moved down 12,450 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #153,590.
FAQ
Valesano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Valesano?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Valesano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Valesano?
Valesano ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Valesano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Valesano.
Has Valesano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Valesano went from 118 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Valesano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Valesano, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Valesano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Valesano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Hispanic (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Valesano (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Valesano mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from valleys or meadows. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Valesano (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Valesano?
You can see how common the surname Valesano is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.