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

Valore, 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 Valore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valore in America

Valore is the 57516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valore surname appeared 354 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 Valore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valore 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 Valore

The surname VALORE is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "valore," which means "courage" or "valor." The name is believed to have its roots in the medieval era, when bravery and valor were highly revered qualities, particularly in military and chivalric contexts.

The earliest known records of the VALORE surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, such as Tuscany, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. It is possible that the name was initially bestowed upon individuals who displayed exceptional courage or valor in battle or other heroic deeds.

One notable early mention of the VALORE name can be found in the Italian epic poem "Divina Commedia" (Divine Comedy) by Dante Alighieri, written in the early 14th century. In the poem, Dante references a character named Valore, suggesting that the name was already in use during that time period.

Historically, the VALORE surname has been associated with noble families and military figures. In the 15th century, Filippo Valore (1420-1487) was a renowned Italian Renaissance painter and architect from Tuscany. Another notable bearer of the name was Girolamo Valore (1501-1566), an Italian humanist and diplomat who served as a papal nuncio to various European courts.

In the 17th century, Giovanni Battista Valore (1619-1688) was a notable Italian painter and engraver from Naples, known for his religious and mythological works. Additionally, Francesco Valore (1675-1741) was an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Naples and its surrounding regions.

During the 19th century, Giuseppe Valore (1826-1896) was an Italian politician and journalist who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification.

While the VALORE surname is predominantly Italian in origin, it has also been adopted and adapted in other countries over time, particularly among Italian immigrant communities. However, the name's historical roots and significance remain firmly rooted in the Italian culture and tradition of valor and courage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valore

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

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

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