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

Vallian, 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 Vallian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vallian in America

Vallian is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vallian surname appeared 120 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 Vallian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vallian 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 Vallian

The surname Vallian originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "val," meaning "valley," suggesting that the name's origins can be traced back to a family or individual residing in or near a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vallian can be found in the historical records of the Normandy region, where it appears as "de Vallian" in the late 12th century. This spelling suggests a connection to a specific place or estate bearing the name "Vallian."

In the 13th century, the name Vallian appeared in various medieval manuscripts and documents, including the cartularies of several French monasteries. These records provide valuable insights into the name's history and the families that bore it during that era.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Vallian include Guillaume de Vallian, a French nobleman and knight who participated in the Seventh Crusade (1248-1254). Another prominent figure was Jeanne de Vallian (1285-1352), a wealthy landowner and benefactor of the Church in the Champagne region.

In the 15th century, the name Vallian gained recognition through Jacques Vallian (1420-1492), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a counselor to the French monarchy. His writings and legal opinions had a significant influence on the development of French jurisprudence.

During the Renaissance period, the Vallian family produced several notable artists and intellectuals, including Pierre Vallian (1525-1598), a renowned painter and engraver who worked in the court of King Henry IV. His contemporaries praised his skillful depictions of religious scenes and landscapes.

Another prominent figure was Catherine de Vallian (1570-1641), a French noblewoman and patron of the arts. She was known for her support of writers and artists, and her salon in Paris hosted some of the most influential literary and intellectual figures of the time.

Throughout history, the surname Vallian has been associated with various noble and influential families across France, with variations in spelling, such as "de Vallian," "Vallien," and "Valliant," appearing in different regions and historical records.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vallian

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

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

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