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

Vallen, 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 Vallen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vallen in America

Vallen is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vallen surname appeared 191 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 Vallen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vallen 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 Vallen

The surname Vallen has its origins in the Netherlands, originating sometime during the Middle Ages between the 5th and 15th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Dutch word "vallen," which means "to fall." This could suggest that the name may have been initially adopted as a descriptive surname referring to someone who had a tendency to fall or perhaps worked in a profession where falling was a common occupational hazard.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Vallen surname can be found in a 14th-century Dutch manuscript, where it appears as "van der Vallen." This variation of the name suggests a potential connection to a specific location or region, with "van der" being a Dutch prefix meaning "from the."

In the late 16th century, historical records show a notable figure named Pieter Vallen (1540-1613), a Dutch merchant and trader who established successful trade routes between the Netherlands and the Baltic region. His entrepreneurial endeavors contributed to the economic growth of the Dutch Republic during that era.

Another prominent individual bearing the Vallen surname was Jan Vallen (1629-1692), a renowned Dutch landscape painter from the Dutch Golden Age. His paintings, characterized by their vivid depictions of rural scenes and atmospheric skies, are considered significant contributions to the Dutch Baroque tradition.

In the 18th century, a German scholar named Johann Vallen (1723-1799) gained recognition for his work in the field of linguistics. He was particularly celebrated for his groundbreaking research on the grammatical structures of various Germanic languages.

During the 19th century, a Dutch architect named Willem Vallen (1811-1891) made a significant impact on the architectural landscape of Amsterdam. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) and the Paleis op de Dam (Royal Palace on the Dam Square).

It is worth noting that the name Vallen has also been associated with various place names throughout the Netherlands, such as Vallenhuizen and Vallenpolder, further reinforcing its Dutch origins and potential geographical connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vallen

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

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

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