2000
#68,569
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 268
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.10
Very Rare Last name
Valladarez
A Spanish surname likely derived from a placename.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 665 Americans carry the last name Valladarez. That puts it at #40,641 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.19 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 515,420 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Valladarez 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
665
1 in 515,420
Census rank
#40,641
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
580
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 580 bearers of the surname Valladarez in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.19 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 40641st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Valladarez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.1%. The next largest groups are White (5.3%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Valladarez
The surname Valladarez originated in Spain during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish words "valle" meaning valley and "dares" meaning to give, suggesting the name may have referred to someone who lived in or owned a valley. The name likely has its roots in the northern regions of Spain, particularly in the areas near the Pyrenees mountains.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Valladarez name can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval Spanish manuscript from the 14th century. This document records various noble families and their holdings, including those with the Valladarez surname. The name is also mentioned in several other historical records from this period, indicating that it was a surname of some prominence.
In the 15th century, there are records of a Juan Valladarez, a nobleman from the region of Asturias, who played a role in the struggles between the kingdoms of Castile and Aragon. Another notable figure was Rodrigo Valladarez, a military commander who fought in the Reconquista against the Moors in the late 15th century.
During the 16th century, the Valladarez family gained further prominence, with several members holding important positions in the Spanish court and church. One such figure was Diego Valladarez, a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Salamanca from 1550 to 1558.
In the 17th century, the Valladarez name was associated with the Spanish exploration and colonization of the Americas. Pedro Valladarez, born in 1602, was a prominent explorer and conquistador who led expeditions to what is now Mexico and the southwestern United States. His exploits are documented in various historical accounts from that era.
Another notable figure from this period was María Valladarez, a Spanish noblewoman born in 1620. She was known for her philanthropic work and her efforts to establish schools and hospitals in the Spanish colonies. Her legacy is still celebrated in some parts of Latin America today.
The Valladarez surname has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including noblemen, military leaders, scholars, and explorers. While its exact origins may be difficult to trace with certainty, the name remains a testament to the cultural and historical significance of Spain's past.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Valladarez
Among Census respondents with the surname Valladarez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.1%. The next largest groups are White (5.3%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Valladarez 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 Valladarez surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino93.1% · 540
- White5.3% · 31
- Two or more races1.0% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 2
- Black or African American0.2% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Valladarez
Valladarez 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
#63,524
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 314
+46 bearers (+17.2%)
Per 100,000 0.11
Rank movement Up 5,045 places
2020
#40,641
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 580
+266 bearers (+84.7%)
Per 100,000 0.19
Rank movement Up 22,883 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #68,569 | 268 | 0.10 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #63,524 | 314 | 0.11 | +46 bearers (+17.2%) | Up 5,045 places |
| 2020 | #40,641 | 580 | 0.19 | +266 bearers (+84.7%) | Up 22,883 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 Valladarez 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 | #63,524 | #40,641 | 36.0% |
| Count | 314 | 580 | 84.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.11 | 0.19 | 76.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Valladarez bearers went from 314 to 580 (+84.7% change). The surname moved up 22,883 positions in the national ranking, going from #63,524 to #40,641.
FAQ
Valladarez surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Valladarez?
Name Census estimates that about 665 living Americans carry the surname Valladarez. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 515,420 residents.
How common is Valladarez?
Valladarez ranks #40,641 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.19 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 580 people with the surname Valladarez. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (665), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.19 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.19 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 Valladarez.
Has Valladarez become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Valladarez went from 314 recorded bearers to 580. That is an increase of 266 (+84.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #63,524 to #40,641.
What does the Census say about the background of Valladarez?
Among Census respondents with the surname Valladarez, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 93.1%. The next largest groups are White (5.3%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Valladarez in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.1% (540 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Valladarez appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (93.1%), White (5.3%), Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Valladarez (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 Valladarez mean?
A Spanish surname likely derived from a placename. 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 Valladarez (0.19 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 Americans have the surname Valladarez?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.