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

Valme, 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 Valme surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valme in America

Valme is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valme surname appeared 290 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 Valme.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valme 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 Valme

The surname VALME is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Spanish word "valle," meaning valley, which suggests that the name was initially given to people living in a particular valley or region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VALME can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a medieval census document from the 14th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname VALME, indicating that the name was already well-established in certain parts of Spain during that time.

The VALME surname is also linked to various place names in Spain, such as Valme de Abajo and Valme de Arriba, which are small towns located in the province of Soria. These place names may have influenced the development of the surname or vice versa, as it was common for people to adopt surnames based on their place of origin or residence.

One notable individual with the surname VALME was Juan de Valme, a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. Juan de Valme was born around 1490 and played a significant role in several battles against the Aztec empire.

Another historical figure bearing the VALME surname was María de Valme, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 17th century. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of various religious institutions in her home region of Andalusia.

In the 18th century, Pedro Valme was a renowned Spanish painter and engraver. He was born in 1720 in Seville and is best known for his intricate engravings depicting religious scenes and landscapes.

During the 19th century, José Valme was a prominent Spanish writer and poet. He was born in 1825 in Madrid and is widely recognized for his contributions to the Romantic literary movement in Spain.

The VALME surname has also been found in other parts of Europe, although its origins can be traced back to Spain. Over the centuries, individuals with this surname have made significant contributions to various fields, including exploration, arts, literature, and nobility.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valme

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

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

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