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

Valmyr, 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 Valmyr surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valmyr in America

Valmyr is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valmyr surname appeared 124 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 Valmyr.

The history of the last name Valmyr

The surname VALMYR is believed to have originated in France during the late medieval period, specifically in the region of Normandy. It likely derives from an Old French phrase or place name, though its precise etymology remains uncertain. One theory suggests it may be a combination of the French words "val" (valley) and "myr" (mire or marsh), potentially referring to a geographic location or feature.

Early records of the VALMYR name are scarce, but it is thought to have first appeared in written documents around the 13th or 14th century. While it is not found in the famous Domesday Book of 1086, there are references to similar-sounding place names in Normandy, such as Valmire and Valmyre, which could be related to the surname's origins.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the VALMYR surname was Jean de Valmyr, a Norman nobleman born around 1320. He was known for his participation in the Hundred Years' War, fighting alongside the French forces against the English.

In the 16th century, the name appears in the records of the town of Rouen, where a family of Valmyrs were prominent merchants and traders. Antoine Valmyr (1540-1612) was a notable figure in this lineage, serving as a councillor and advisor to the local authorities.

During the 17th century, the VALMYR name spread beyond Normandy as some members of the family migrated to other regions of France. One individual of note was Pierre Valmyr (1624-1692), a renowned artist and painter who worked in Paris and gained recognition for his portrait commissions among the French nobility.

In the 18th century, the VALMYR surname found its way to other parts of Europe, with records showing individuals bearing the name in regions such as the Low Countries and Germany. Philippe Valmyr (1734-1798), a Flemish-born merchant and trader, established a successful business exporting French goods to the Netherlands and other countries.

As the centuries progressed, the VALMYR name continued to appear in various historical records and documents across Europe, though its prevalence remained relatively limited compared to more common surnames. Despite its rarity, the name has persisted through the ages, carrying with it the echoes of its Norman and French origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valmyr

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

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

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