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

Valine, 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 Valine surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valine in America

Valine is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valine surname appeared 433 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 Valine.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valine 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 Valine

The surname VALINE is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "val," meaning valley, suggesting that the name may have been associated with a place or region characterized by valleys.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the VALINE surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions individuals with the surname VALINE residing in various parts of Normandy, France.

In the 13th century, records show a notable figure named Pierre VALINE, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the Champagne region of France. He is mentioned in several historical documents from that time, indicating the significance of the VALINE name during the Middle Ages.

During the Renaissance period, the VALINE surname gained further recognition with the birth of François VALINE (1495-1568), a renowned French philosopher and scholar. His writings and teachings had a significant influence on the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the 17th century, a family named VALINE played a crucial role in the French exploration and colonization of the Americas. Jean-Baptiste VALINE (1620-1679), a explorer and navigator, led several expeditions to the Caribbean and established settlements in the region, contributing to the expansion of French colonial influence.

Another notable figure was Marie-Antoinette VALINE (1755-1793), a French noblewoman and confidante of Queen Marie Antoinette. Her memoirs provide valuable insights into the court life and political intrigues of the French monarchy during the tumultuous period leading up to the French Revolution.

Over the centuries, the VALINE surname has spread beyond France to other parts of Europe and the world, with individuals carrying this name making significant contributions in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valine

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

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

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