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

Valetin, 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 Valetin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valetin in America

Valetin is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valetin surname appeared 116 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 Valetin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valetin 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 Valetin

The surname Valetin is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "valens," which means "strong" or "vigorous." The name likely referred to someone with a robust or hardy constitution.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Valetin surname can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Florence. This document mentions a certain Giovanni Valetin, a merchant who traded in silk and spices from the Far East.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the towns of Siena and Pisa. During this period, the Valetin family established itself as a prominent noble lineage, with several members holding positions of power within the local governments.

A notable figure from this era was Matteo Valetin (1325-1398), a respected jurist and advisor to the Medici family. His treatise on Roman law, "De Legibus," was widely studied throughout Europe and influenced legal scholars for generations.

As the Valetin name spread across Italy, variations in spelling began to emerge, such as Valentini, Valentino, and Valente. These variations often reflected regional dialects and the preference of individual scribes.

In the 16th century, the Valetin family produced a renowned artist, Giorgio Valetin (1477-1546), whose frescoes adorned numerous churches and palaces in Rome and Venice. His masterpiece, "The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian," is considered a highlight of the Italian Renaissance.

Another notable figure was Lucrezia Valetin (1590-1649), a pioneering botanist and herbalist. Her extensive study of medicinal plants and their uses was groundbreaking for the time and earned her recognition from the scientific community.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Valetin surname spread across Europe as members of the family migrated to other countries. One such individual was Antonio Valetin (1670-1732), a Spanish military commander who fought in the War of the Spanish Succession.

In the 19th century, the name gained prominence in France with the birth of the writer and philosopher, Henri Valetin (1819-1892). His works, which explored existential themes and the human condition, had a significant impact on modern literature and philosophy.

Throughout its long history, the Valetin surname has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, military leaders, and intellectuals. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread across the globe, reflecting the diverse tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valetin

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

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

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