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

Valsin, 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 Valsin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valsin in America

Valsin is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valsin surname appeared 112 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 Valsin.

The history of the last name Valsin

The surname Valsin has its origins in the Normandy region of northern France, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "val," meaning "valley," and the suffix "-in," indicating a diminutive or small form. Consequently, the name may have originally referred to someone who resided in a small valley or a person of small stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. A person named Radulfus Valesin is listed among the landholders in the county of Essex.

During the Middle Ages, the name appeared in various spellings, including Valesyn, Valessyn, and Valissyn, reflecting the regional variations in pronunciation and scribal practices of the time. Notable bearers of the name include Robert Valsin, a prominent merchant in the city of Rouen during the 13th century, and Jehan Valsin, a skilled artisan and goldsmith who crafted intricate religious artifacts for the Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris in the late 14th century.

In the 16th century, the Valsin family established themselves in the region of Brittany, where they held lands and titles. Pierre Valsin (1520-1589) was a respected lawyer and judge who served in the Parlement of Rennes, the highest court of appeal in the duchy of Brittany.

The name also found its way to England, where it was anglicized to the spelling Valsin. One notable bearer was Sir Thomas Valsin (1612-1678), a wealthy landowner and Member of Parliament who played a significant role in the English Civil War, initially supporting the Royalist cause but later switching allegiances to the Parliamentarians.

Throughout history, variations of the name have appeared across Europe, including the Italian spelling Valsini and the German form Walsin. In the 19th century, Auguste Valsin (1832-1908), a French painter and illustrator, gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from rural life in Normandy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valsin

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

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

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