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

Valino, 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 Valino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valino in America

Valino is the 86314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valino surname appeared 216 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 Valino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valino 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 Valino

The surname Valino has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "vallino," which means "little valley" or "small valley." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived in or near a small valley, or that the name was initially used as a locational surname to identify where a person was from.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Valino can be found in the historical records of the city of Venice, where a family with this surname is mentioned in documents dating back to the 14th century. The Valino family was known to be involved in the textile trade, which was a significant industry in Venice during that time.

Moving forward in time, the name Valino also appears in records from the 16th century in the region of Piedmont, located in northwestern Italy. Here, the name is believed to have originated from the town of Vallino, which is situated in the province of Cuneo. This suggests that some bearers of the Valino surname may have originally hailed from this town or its surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Valino surname was Giovanni Battista Valino (1678-1758), an Italian painter and architect who was active in the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Italy, particularly in the cities of Genoa and Turin.

Another historical figure with the surname Valino was Antonio Valino (1832-1901), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian parliament during the late 19th century. He was known for his advocacy of worker's rights and his efforts to improve labor conditions in Italy.

During the 19th century, the Valino surname also gained prominence in the field of medicine with the physician and surgeon Cesare Valino (1847-1912). He was renowned for his contributions to the development of modern surgical techniques and for his work in improving healthcare practices in Italy.

In the 20th century, a notable bearer of the Valino surname was the Italian writer and journalist Gianni Valino (1920-1998). He was a prolific author known for his novels, short stories, and articles that explored themes of social justice and human rights.

Throughout its history, the surname Valino has been found in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern and central parts of the country. While the name may have originated from a specific location or geographical feature, it has since spread and been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valino

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

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

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