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

Vallien, 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 Vallien surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vallien in America

Vallien is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vallien surname appeared 108 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 Vallien.

The history of the last name Vallien

The surname VALLIEN has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old French word "val," meaning valley or dale, and the suffix "-ien," which denotes a person's place of origin or residence. This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in or near a valley.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the village of Vallien, located in the Haute-Saône region of eastern France. The name appears in various historical documents from this area, including parish records and land registers from the late 1500s.

In the 17th century, there are references to a prominent family by the name of VALLIEN in the Champagne region of northeastern France. Jacques VALLIEN (1592-1672) was a notable figure, serving as a magistrate and landowner in the city of Troyes. His son, Pierre VALLIEN (1620-1694), followed in his footsteps and became a respected lawyer and judge.

Another notable VALLIEN was Jean-Baptiste VALLIEN (1765-1842), a French architect and urban planner who was instrumental in the redesign of several cities in the aftermath of the French Revolution. His most significant contribution was the redesign of the city of Rouen, where he implemented a grid-like street pattern and incorporated public squares and gardens.

During the 19th century, the name VALLIEN appeared in various parts of France, including the regions of Normandy, Brittany, and Alsace. One notable figure from this period was Émile VALLIEN (1825-1897), a successful businessman and philanthropist from the city of Lyon. He founded several charitable organizations and donated generously towards the construction of schools and hospitals in the region.

Another significant VALLIEN was Marie-Louise VALLIEN (1890-1968), a pioneering feminist and suffragette who fought for women's rights and gender equality in France. She was a prominent figure in the French women's movement during the early 20th century and was instrumental in the campaign for women's suffrage, which was finally achieved in 1944.

While the surname VALLIEN has French roots, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. There are families with this surname in countries such as Canada, the United States, and Australia, among others, though their numbers are relatively small compared to France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vallien

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

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

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