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

Vallo, 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 Vallo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vallo in America

Vallo is the 21251st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vallo surname appeared 1,234 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 Vallo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vallo 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 Vallo

The surname VALLO has its roots in Italy, where it is believed to have originated in the medieval period. The name is thought to derive from the Latin word "vallum," which means "rampart" or "fortification." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near or worked on a fortified structure, such as a castle or city wall.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VALLO can be found in the historical records of the city of Naples, where a family bearing this name was documented in the 13th century. The name was also present in other regions of Italy, including Piedmont and Tuscany, during this time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni VALLO was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the construction of the Basilica of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence. This suggests that the VALLO family may have been involved in the building trades or architectural projects during the Renaissance period.

The VALLO surname also appears in several historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries, including tax records and property deeds. One notable individual from this era was Antonio VALLO, a merchant from Venice who was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the East.

Another prominent figure with the VALLO surname was Giacomo VALLO, a 17th-century painter from Naples who was known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Vincenzo VALLO gained recognition for his service in the Napoleonic Wars. He was awarded several honors for his bravery on the battlefield.

Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure named Emilio VALLO made significant contributions to the field of linguistics. He published several scholarly works on the Italian language and its dialects.

Throughout history, the VALLO surname has also been associated with various place names in Italy. For example, the town of Vallo della Lucania in the province of Salerno was likely named after the VALLO family or derived from the same Latin root.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vallo

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

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

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