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

Vallin, 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 Vallin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vallin in America

Vallin is the 21568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vallin surname appeared 1,210 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 Vallin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vallin 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 Vallin

The surname Vallin is believed to have originated in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "vallin," meaning "a little valley" or "a small vale." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive term referring to someone who lived in or near a small valley or dale.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vallin can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in the form "Vallin," suggesting that it had already been established as a surname by that time.

During the medieval period, the Vallin family was likely concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around the modern-day regions of Normandy and Brittany. This is evidenced by the presence of several place names incorporating the word "vallin," such as Vallin-en-Caux in Normandy and Vallin-lès-Lille in the north of France.

One notable bearer of the Vallin surname was Jean Vallin, a French Renaissance poet and playwright who lived from around 1530 to 1587. He was known for his satirical works and was associated with the literary circle of the Pléiade poets, which included luminaries such as Pierre de Ronsard and Joachim du Bellay.

Another prominent figure with the Vallin surname was Jacques Vallin, a French architect and engineer who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his work on the fortifications of the city of Arras in northern France, as well as his contributions to the design of the famous Canal du Midi in the south of the country.

In the 18th century, the name Vallin was also borne by Jean-Baptiste Vallin, a French painter and engraver who was active in Paris. He is particularly renowned for his intricate engravings of architectural subjects and landscapes.

Moving into the 19th century, one notable bearer of the Vallin surname was Eugène Vallin, a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly during the Second Republic. He was a vocal advocate for social reforms and played a role in the establishment of the French judicial system.

Throughout history, the Vallin surname has also appeared in various spellings, such as Valin, Vallin, and Valline, reflecting the regional variations and linguistic influences of different areas within France and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vallin

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

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

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