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

Vallarino, 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 Vallarino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vallarino in America

Vallarino is the 97671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vallarino surname appeared 186 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 Vallarino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vallarino 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 Vallarino

The surname Vallarino has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of Liguria and Piedmont, dating back to the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "vallarius," meaning "one who lives in or near a valley." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname likely resided in or originated from a valley or a place with a similar geographic feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vallarino can be found in historical documents from the 13th century in the city of Genoa, located in the region of Liguria. These documents mention individuals bearing the surname Vallarino, indicating their presence in the area during that time.

In the 14th century, the Vallarino family gained prominence in the city of Savona, also in Liguria. Records show that members of this family held influential positions and played significant roles in the local government and society.

The first known record of the surname Vallarino in Piedmont dates back to the 15th century, where it appears in the chronicles of the city of Asti. This suggests that the name had spread from its original roots in Liguria to the neighboring region of Piedmont.

Notably, the Vallarino family produced several notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Giovanni Battista Vallarino (1535-1607), a prominent lawyer and jurist from Savona, who served as a judge and legal advisor to the Republic of Genoa.

Another distinguished bearer of the name was Gian Domenico Vallarino (1619-1688), a Genoese diplomat and statesman who represented the Republic of Genoa in various diplomatic missions across Europe.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Vallarino (1717-1796) gained recognition as a renowned painter and architect from Genoa. His works can be found in several churches and palaces throughout the region.

Moving into the 19th century, Agostino Vallarino (1810-1879) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer from Savona who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Gian Carlo Vallarino (1920-2002) was a respected Italian journalist and author known for his contributions to the literary world and his coverage of political and cultural events.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vallarino

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

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

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