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

Valliant, 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 Valliant surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valliant in America

Valliant is the 42511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valliant surname appeared 510 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 Valliant.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valliant 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 Valliant

The surname Valliant originated from the French region of Normandy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "vaillant," meaning "brave" or "valiant." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone known for their courage or bravery.

In the 11th century, many Norman families bearing the name Valliant accompanied William the Conqueror during the Norman conquest of England in 1066. As a result, the name became established in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a certain William Valliant is listed as a landowner in Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name had already gained a foothold in England by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Valiante, Valiant, and Valliante. These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistencies in written records at the time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Valliant include:

1. Jean Valliant (c. 1540-1608), a French Protestant theologian and scholar.
2. William Valliant (c. 1590-1652), an English writer and poet during the reign of King Charles I.
3. Marie-Madeleine Valliant (1655-1737), a French portrait painter and miniaturist during the Baroque period.
4. Charles Valliant (1777-1849), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte.
5. Jean-Baptiste Valliant (1816-1886), a French naturalist and explorer known for his travels in South Africa.

Over time, the Valliant surname spread across various regions of Europe, with many bearers of the name contributing to various fields, including literature, art, military service, and scientific exploration. While the name's origins can be traced back to medieval Normandy, its legacy has endured, reflecting the courage and bravery associated with its meaning.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valliant

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

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

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