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

Valiton, 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 Valiton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valiton in America

Valiton is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valiton surname appeared 163 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 Valiton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valiton 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 Valiton

The surname Valiton originated in the northern regions of France during the 11th century. It is derived from the French words "val" meaning valley and "ton" meaning realm or territory, suggesting the name was initially given to someone who lived in or controlled a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Valiton appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Walitun", likely referring to a Norman landowner who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

During the Middle Ages, the name Valiton was primarily concentrated in the northern French regions of Normandy and Picardy. Historical records from the 12th and 13th centuries show variations in spelling, including Valliton, Vallitonus, and Vallitounus, reflecting the evolution of the French language over time.

In the 14th century, a notable bearer of the name was Jacques Valiton (1310-1387), a French merchant and landowner from Rouen. He is mentioned in several local records and legal documents from that period.

Another prominent figure was Marie Valiton (1450-1521), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts. She commissioned several works of art and literature, some of which can still be found in museums and libraries across Europe.

During the 16th century, the name Valiton began to spread beyond France as individuals migrated to other parts of Europe and the New World. One such individual was Jean Valiton (1530-1602), a French explorer who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to North America and helped establish the first European settlements in what is now Canada.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the name was Pierre Valiton (1620-1684), a French architect and engineer who was involved in the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in Paris and other parts of France.

Throughout history, the name Valiton has been associated with various professions, including merchants, landowners, artists, explorers, and architects, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bore this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valiton

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

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

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