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

Valls, 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 Valls surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valls in America

Valls is the 30339th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valls surname appeared 771 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 Valls.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valls 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 Valls

The surname VALLS has its origins in Catalonia, a region in northeastern Spain. It is believed to have derived from the Catalan word 'vall,' meaning 'valley.' This suggests that the name may have originated as a topographic name, referring to people who lived in or near a valley.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname VALLS date back to the 13th century in Catalan regions of Spain. One of the earliest documented mentions is found in the 'Llibre del Repartiment,' a record of land distribution in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Christian conquest in the 13th century.

During the Middle Ages, the VALLS surname was prominent in the Catalan-speaking areas of Spain, particularly in the regions of Catalonia, Valencia, and the Balearic Islands. It is likely that the name was initially associated with specific locations or areas with valleys, such as the town of Valls in Catalonia.

The VALLS surname has a long and distinguished history, with several notable individuals bearing this name throughout the centuries. One of the earliest recorded individuals was Francesc Valls (c. 1665-1747), a Spanish composer and organist from Catalonia who made significant contributions to baroque music.

Another prominent figure was Josep Valls (1823-1909), a Catalan painter and engraver known for his landscapes and historical scenes. His works are preserved in various museums in Spain and abroad.

In the 20th century, Manuel Valls (born 1962) was a French politician of Spanish descent who served as the Prime Minister of France from 2014 to 2016. He was born in Barcelona and later moved to France, where he had a successful political career.

Rafael Valls (1898-1982) was a Spanish writer and journalist from Valencia. He is best known for his novel 'Rincones de la Ciudad Vieja' (Corners of the Old City), which depicted life in Valencia in the early 20th century.

Lastly, José Valls (1887-1981) was a Spanish architect and urban planner from Catalonia. He was influential in the development of modern architecture in Spain, particularly in the design of public buildings and urban planning projects.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname VALLS throughout history, showcasing the widespread and enduring presence of this name across various fields and regions, primarily in Spain and Catalonia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valls

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

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

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