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

Valido, 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 Valido surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valido in America

Valido is the 43651st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valido surname appeared 494 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 Valido.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valido 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 Valido

The surname VALIDO originated in Spain during the late medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "válido," which means "valid" or "legitimate." This surname was likely given to someone who held a position of authority or was considered a respected member of the community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VALIDO can be found in the Libro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century manuscript that documented the tax exemptions and privileges granted to certain villages in the Kingdom of Castile. This record mentions a Pedro Valido, who lived in the village of Santillana del Mar in the late 1300s.

In the 15th century, the name VALIDO appeared in the archives of the city of Seville, where a family of merchants and landowners bearing this surname held significant influence. One notable member was Juan Valido, who served as a councilman in Seville in the 1470s.

During the 16th century, the VALIDO name gained prominence in the court of King Philip II of Spain. Francisco Valido was a trusted advisor to the king and played a crucial role in the administration of the Spanish Empire during the latter half of the century.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the VALIDO surname spread to other parts of Europe and the Americas. In the 17th century, a branch of the family settled in the Philippines, where they became prominent landowners and traders. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in the Philippines is Rodrigo Valido, a merchant who lived in Manila in the 1620s.

Another notable figure with the surname VALIDO was Catalina Valido, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 18th century. She was a patron of the arts and supported numerous artists and writers during her lifetime.

Over the centuries, the VALIDO surname has been associated with various professions, including law, politics, business, and academia. While the name has undergone some variations in spelling, such as Valido, Vallido, and Valledo, its connection to the concept of validity and legitimacy has remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valido

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

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

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