2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vallard
A variant spelling of the surname associated with the French municipality of Vallard.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Vallard. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vallard 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Vallard in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vallard, the largest self-reported group is White at 63.2%. The next largest groups are Black (26.4%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vallard
The surname Vallard has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "val," meaning valley, and the suffix "-ard," which denotes a characteristic or occupation. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with someone who lived or worked in a valley.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Vallard can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of France, such as Normandy and Brittany. It is possible that the name was derived from a place name, as many surnames in that era were based on the location where a person or family resided.
One notable historical reference to the name Vallard can be found in the "Livre des Bourgeois de Gand," a medieval manuscript from the 14th century, which lists the names of citizens in the city of Ghent, Belgium. This document includes several individuals bearing the surname Vallard, indicating that the name had spread beyond the borders of France by that time.
In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Jean Vallard (1420-1489) was a French cartographer and navigator who created several important maps and navigation charts. His works were highly regarded during the Age of Exploration and played a significant role in the development of cartography.
Another notable individual was Claude Vallard (1560-1631), a French lawyer and magistrate who served as the President of the Parliament of Normandy. His legal expertise and influential position made him a respected figure in the judicial system of his time.
During the 17th century, a French military officer named François Vallard (1625-1688) gained recognition for his bravery and leadership in various campaigns. He rose through the ranks and eventually became a Lieutenant General, contributing to the success of the French Army during that period.
In the realm of literature, the name Vallard is associated with Pierre Vallard (1765-1837), a French poet and playwright. His works, which included plays and poetry collections, were widely acclaimed and contributed to the cultural landscape of his era.
Towards the end of the 19th century, a businessman named Henri Vallard (1848-1912) made a significant impact in the textile industry. He established a successful textile company in Lyon, France, and his innovative techniques and business acumen helped propel the company to great heights.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who bore the surname Vallard throughout history. The name's origins in France and its connection to the Old French word "val" and the suffix "-ard" have contributed to its rich heritage and the diverse backgrounds of those who carried it.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vallard
Among Census respondents with the surname Vallard, the largest self-reported group is White at 63.2%. The next largest groups are Black (26.4%) and Two or More Races (5.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Vallard 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 Vallard surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White63.2% · 67
- Black or African American26.4% · 28
- Two or more races5.7% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vallard
Vallard appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 289 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Up 289 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 Vallard 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 | #152,628 | #152,339 | 0.2% |
| Count | 107 | 106 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vallard bearers went from 107 to 106 (-0.9% change). The surname moved up 289 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #152,339.
FAQ
Vallard surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vallard?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Vallard. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Vallard?
Vallard ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 106 people with the surname Vallard. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Vallard.
Has Vallard become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vallard went from 107 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Vallard?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vallard, the largest self-reported group is White at 63.2%. The next largest groups are Black (26.4%) and Two or More Races (5.7%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vallard in the 2020 Census, accounting for 63.2% (67 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vallard appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (63.2%), Black (26.4%), Two or More Races (5.7%). 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 Vallard (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 Vallard mean?
A variant spelling of the surname associated with the French municipality of Vallard. 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 Vallard (0.04 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 people have the surname Vallard?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.