2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Valiani
A surname originating from an Italian place name, possibly from the region of Valiana.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Valiani. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Valiani 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Valiani in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Valiani, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 54.2%. The next largest groups are White (27.5%) and Hispanic (10.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Valiani
The surname VALIANI has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "valle," which means "valley," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have resided in or near a valley or came from a specific valley.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VALIANI can be found in the historic records of the city of Florence, where a family by this name was mentioned in the 14th century. It is likely that this family played a prominent role in the local community or held significant influence during that period. However, the specific details of their roles and contributions remain uncertain due to the scarcity of records from that time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio VALIANI (1495-1562) was born in the town of Prato, near Florence. He was a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in the region, including the Church of San Domenico in Prato.
During the 17th century, the VALIANI surname appeared in various records across Tuscany, indicating that the family had spread to different areas within the region. One prominent individual from this period was Giovanni VALIANI (1620-1694), a lawyer and scholar who authored several treatises on legal matters and served as a judge in the city of Siena.
In the 19th century, a member of the VALIANI family gained recognition in the field of literature. Alessandro VALIANI (1815-1887) was a poet and playwright who wrote several works that captured the cultural and social aspects of Tuscan life during that era.
Another notable figure was Enrico VALIANI (1889-1976), a political scientist and historian who played a significant role in the Italian resistance movement during World War II. He later became a prominent figure in the Italian Socialist Party and served as a member of the Italian Parliament.
Throughout its history, the surname VALIANI has been associated with various professions and fields, including art, architecture, law, literature, and politics. While the name may have evolved with slight variations in spelling over time, its roots can be traced back to the beautiful valleys of Tuscany, where it first emerged and gained prominence.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Valiani
Among Census respondents with the surname Valiani, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 54.2%. The next largest groups are White (27.5%) and Hispanic (10.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Valiani 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 Valiani surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander54.2% · 65
- White27.5% · 33
- Hispanic or Latino10.8% · 13
- Two or more races5.8% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Valiani
Valiani 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,781 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+13 bearers (+12.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,579 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,781 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.1%) | Up 10,579 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 Valiani 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 | #152,628 | #142,049 | 6.9% |
| Count | 107 | 120 | 12.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Valiani bearers went from 107 to 120 (+12.1% change). The surname moved up 10,579 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #142,049.
FAQ
Valiani surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Valiani?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Valiani. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Valiani?
Valiani ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 120 people with the surname Valiani. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Valiani.
Has Valiani become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Valiani went from 107 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 13 (+12.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Valiani?
Among Census respondents with the surname Valiani, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 54.2%. The next largest groups are White (27.5%) and Hispanic (10.8%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Valiani in the 2020 Census, accounting for 54.2% (65 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Valiani appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (54.2%), White (27.5%), Hispanic (10.8%). 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 Valiani (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 Valiani mean?
A surname originating from an Italian place name, possibly from the region of Valiana. 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 Valiani (0.04 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 share the surname Valiani?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.