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

Vallery, 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 Vallery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vallery in America

Vallery is the 18306th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vallery surname appeared 1,515 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Vallery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vallery 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 Vallery

The surname Vallery is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the medieval era. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Old French word "valerie," which means "valley" or "dale." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in or near a valley or dale.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vallery can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landowners and property holders in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name Vallery underwent various spelling variations, such as Valery, Valerie, and Vallerie, reflecting the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who recorded the name.

In the 14th century, there are records of a John Vallery, who was a prominent landowner in Wiltshire, England. Another notable figure from that era was Sir Walter Vallery, a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War against France in the late 1300s.

The name Vallery is also associated with several place names in England, such as Vallery Wood in Cheshire and Vallery Farm in Gloucestershire. These place names may have been derived from the surname or vice versa, reflecting the close connection between surnames and geographical locations.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Vallery was Sir William Vallery, a member of the English gentry who served as a Member of Parliament for Worcestershire in the 1550s.

Another notable individual with the surname Vallery was Thomas Vallery, an English painter and engraver who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His works included portraits and religious scenes, and he is remembered for his contributions to the art world during that period.

Throughout history, the surname Vallery has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including landowners, knights, politicians, artists, and more. While its origins can be traced back to medieval England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns and diverse histories of families bearing this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vallery

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

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

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