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

Vallente, 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 Vallente surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vallente in America

Vallente is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vallente surname appeared 109 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 Vallente.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vallente 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 Vallente

The surname Vallente is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it was initially used as a locational surname, referring to individuals who hailed from the town or village of Vallente.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vallente can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Abbey of Cava dei Tirreni in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. The records mention a nobleman named Guglielmo Vallente, who was a prominent figure in the region during that time.

In the 13th century, the name Vallente appeared in the Libro di Montaperti, a historical account of the Battle of Montaperti in 1260, which saw the Ghibellines of Siena defeat the Guelphs of Florence. The text mentions a soldier named Pietro Vallente, who fought bravely for the Sienese forces.

During the Renaissance period, the name Vallente gained further prominence with the artist and architect Girolamo Vallente (1470-1540), who was renowned for his work in Rome and the surrounding regions. His most notable contribution was the design of the Church of Santa Maria dell'Anima, a prominent Renaissance church in Rome.

In the 17th century, the name Vallente was associated with the scholar and poet Giovanni Battista Vallente (1615-1688), who was a member of the Accademia degli Incogniti, a renowned literary society in Venice. His works, published under the pen name "Il Vallente," were widely acclaimed for their lyrical and philosophical depth.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Vallente was the military commander Francesco Vallente (1675-1738), who served in the armies of the Kingdom of Naples during the War of the Spanish Succession. His bravery and strategic leadership earned him recognition and honors from the Neapolitan court.

Throughout its history, the surname Vallente has undergone various spelling variations, including Valente, Vallenti, and Vallentini, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic nuances of different parts of Italy. However, the core meaning and origin of the name have remained largely unchanged, rooted in the locational heritage of the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vallente

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

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

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