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

Valmond, 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 Valmond surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valmond in America

Valmond is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valmond surname appeared 132 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 Valmond.

The history of the last name Valmond

The surname Valmond has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "val" meaning valley and "mont" meaning mountain, suggesting that the name may have originated from a place name referring to a valley surrounded by mountains.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Valmond can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Victor de Marseille, a medieval manuscript that dates back to the 12th century. This document mentions a certain Raymundus de Valmonte, which is likely an early spelling variation of the name.

In the 13th century, the name Valmond appeared in the records of the Duchy of Burgundy, where it was associated with a noble family that held lands in the region. One notable member of this family was Hugues de Valmond, who served as a knight and fought in the Seventh Crusade in the late 1240s.

By the 14th century, the name had spread to other parts of France, and variations such as Valmonte and Vallemont can be found in historical documents from regions like Normandy and Brittany. During this time, the name was also associated with various place names, such as the village of Valmont in Normandy.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the name Valmond was Jehan de Valmond, a French architect who is credited with designing several notable buildings, including the Château de Blois in the Loire Valley. He lived from around 1435 to 1501.

Another notable individual with the surname Valmond was Jacques de Valmond, a French explorer and navigator who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his voyages to North America in the 16th century. He played a crucial role in mapping and documenting the St. Lawrence River and the surrounding regions.

In the 17th century, the Valmond family gained prominence in the legal and judicial spheres, with several members serving as judges and magistrates in various parts of France. One such individual was Pierre de Valmond, who served as a judge in the Parlement of Aix-en-Provence from 1621 to 1679.

As the name continued to spread across Europe, it also found its way to other regions. In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Johann von Valmond was a German philosopher and writer who lived from 1724 to 1798 and was known for his works on ethics and aesthetics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valmond

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

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 Valmond 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.

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

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