2000
#13,058
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,151
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.80
Rare Last name
Vallone
An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone who lived in or originated from a valley.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,063 Americans carry the last name Vallone. That puts it at #15,631 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 166,144 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vallone surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.1K
1 in 166,144
Census rank
#15,631
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
1.8K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,799 bearers of the surname Vallone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 15631st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vallone, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vallone
The surname Vallone originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "vallone," which means "valley" or "large valley." This suggests that the name was originally associated with individuals who lived or worked in valleys or were perhaps responsible for maintaining or overseeing these areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Vallone can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava de' Tirreni in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in the Rationes Decimarum Italiae, a record of papal tithes collected in Italy. This document mentions individuals with the surname Vallone residing in various towns and villages throughout Campania and Calabria.
During the Renaissance period, the name Vallone gained prominence with the birth of Aniello Vallone (1510-1588), a renowned architect from Naples who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Reale di Napoli and the Chiesa di San Gregorio Armeno.
Another notable figure was Cesare Vallone (1592-1637), a Neapolitan painter and fresco artist who was active during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout Naples and the surrounding regions.
In the 19th century, Giuseppe Vallone (1811-1885) was a prominent Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and actively participated in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification.
Moving into the 20th century, Raf Vallone (1923-2002) was a renowned Italian actor who appeared in numerous films, including El Cid (1961) and The Godfather Part III (1990). He was also known for his work in Italian neorealist cinema.
Throughout its history, the surname Vallone has been subject to various spelling variations, such as Valloni, Vallona, and Vallonea, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences in different areas of Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vallone
Among Census respondents with the surname Vallone, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (1.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Vallone bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vallone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.2% · 1,677
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 77
- Two or more races1.6% · 29
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 12
- Black or African American0.2% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vallone
Vallone appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#13,551
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,237
+86 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.76
Rank movement Down 493 places
2020
#15,631
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,799
-438 bearers (-19.6%)
Per 100,000 0.60
Rank movement Down 2,080 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,058 | 2,151 | 0.80 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,551 | 2,237 | 0.76 | +86 bearers (+4.0%) | Down 493 places |
| 2020 | #15,631 | 1,799 | 0.60 | -438 bearers (-19.6%) | Down 2,080 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vallone surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,551 | #15,631 | -15.3% |
| Count | 2,237 | 1,799 | -19.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.76 | 0.60 | -20.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vallone bearers went from 2,237 to 1,799 (-19.6% change). The surname moved down 2,080 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,551 to #15,631.
FAQ
Vallone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vallone?
Name Census estimates that about 2,063 living Americans carry the surname Vallone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 166,144 residents.
How common is Vallone?
Vallone ranks #15,631 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.60 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,799 people with the surname Vallone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,063), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.6 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.60 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Vallone.
Has Vallone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vallone went from 2,237 recorded bearers to 1,799. That is a decrease of 438 (-19.6%). In the national ranking it fell from #13,551 to #15,631.
What does the Census say about the background of Vallone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vallone, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (1.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vallone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.2% (1,677 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vallone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.2%), Hispanic (4.3%), Two or More Races (1.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vallone (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vallone mean?
An Italian toponymic surname referring to someone who lived in or originated from a valley. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vallone (0.60 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Vallone?
You can see how many people are called Vallone on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.