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

Valliani, 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 Valliani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valliani in America

Valliani is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valliani surname appeared 150 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 Valliani.

The history of the last name Valliani

The surname VALLIANI originated in northern Italy, primarily in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. The name dates back to the medieval period, approximately the 12th to 14th centuries. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "vallis," which means valley, and was likely given to individuals who resided in or near a particular valley or settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VALLIANI can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni monastery in Campania, Italy. The Codex mentions a certain "Petrus de Valliano" in a document dated 1175, suggesting that the name was already in use by that time.

Another notable historical reference to the VALLIANI surname is in the Liber Iurium della Repubblica di Genova, a compilation of legal documents from the Republic of Genoa. This work, dating back to the 13th century, mentions a "Guillelmus de Valliano" who was involved in legal proceedings related to land ownership.

In the 15th century, a prominent individual named Giovanni Battista Valliani (1450-1520) gained recognition as a respected humanist scholar and philosopher. He was born in Modena and taught at various universities in Italy, including the University of Padua.

During the Renaissance period, the VALLIANI name was also associated with the arts. Giorgio Valliani (1495-1572), a painter from Vicenza, was known for his frescoes and altarpieces in churches across northern Italy.

In the 17th century, Antonio Valliani (1610-1678) was a renowned Italian architect and engineer from Padua. He was responsible for designing several notable structures, including the Palazzo Trissino in Vicenza and the Palazzo Valmarana in Vicenza.

Another notable figure with the VALLIANI surname was Tommaso Valliani (1805-1888), an Italian priest and philosopher from Milan. He was a influential figure in the Risorgimento movement, advocating for Italian unification and independence from foreign rule.

Throughout history, the VALLIANI surname has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern regions where it originated. While the name has undergone some spelling variations, such as Valliano and Valiani, its core meaning and connection to valleys and settlements have endured.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valliani

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

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 Valliani 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.

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

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