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

Valleroy, 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 Valleroy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valleroy in America

Valleroy is the 58481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valleroy surname appeared 347 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 Valleroy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valleroy 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 Valleroy

The surname VALLEROY has its origins in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy, where it dates back to the 11th century. The name is derived from the Old French words "val," meaning valley, and "roi," meaning king, suggesting it may have been a descriptive surname for someone who lived in or near a valley ruled by a king or lord.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VALLEROY can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that the name was already established among the Norman nobility at the time of the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

During the Middle Ages, the VALLEROY family held lands and estates in various parts of Normandy, including in the regions of Caux and Pays de Caux. Records from this period show variations in spelling, such as Valleroi, Valleroye, and Valleroix.

One notable bearer of the VALLEROY name was Jean de Valleroy, a French nobleman who lived in the 14th century. He served as a knight and courtier under King Charles VI of France and participated in several military campaigns against the English during the Hundred Years' War.

Another prominent figure was Philippe de Valleroy, born in 1560, who was a French diplomat and ambassador to England during the reign of King Henry IV. He played a crucial role in negotiating the Treaty of London in 1604, which established peace between France and England after years of conflict.

In the 17th century, Jacques de Valleroy, born in 1619, was a highly regarded French architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several notable buildings and fortifications, including the Château de Chantilly and portions of the Château de Versailles.

The VALLEROY surname also has ties to several place names in Normandy, such as Vallerois-le-Bois and Vallerois-le-Moncel, which may have influenced the spelling and variants of the name over time.

One of the most famous bearers of the VALLEROY name was François de Valleroy, born in 1738, who was a French military officer and Marshal of France. He served with distinction in several major conflicts, including the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars, and was widely respected for his strategic abilities and leadership on the battlefield.

While the VALLEROY surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America and other regions, due to migration and intermarriage over the centuries. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly tied to the Norman nobility and the rich cultural heritage of northern France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valleroy

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

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

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