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

Valtierrez, 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 Valtierrez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valtierrez in America

Valtierrez is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valtierrez surname appeared 178 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 Valtierrez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valtierrez 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 Valtierrez

The surname Valtierrez originated in Spain during the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Spanish words "val" meaning "valley" and "tierra" meaning "land" or "territory." This suggests that the name may have referred to someone who lived in or owned a valley or land area.

The earliest known records of the Valtierrez surname date back to the 15th century in the region of Castile, in central Spain. It is documented in some municipal archives and local records from that time period.

One of the earliest known individuals with the Valtierrez surname was Juan Valtierrez, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the province of Burgos in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in local governance and held significant influence in the region.

Another notable figure was Rodrigo Valtierrez, a Spanish explorer and navigator who accompanied Christopher Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. He played a role in the early exploration and colonization efforts in the Caribbean and is mentioned in some historical accounts from that era.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Valtierrez name appeared in various parts of Spain, including Andalusia, Extremadura, and Galicia. It is possible that the name was associated with specific places or regions within these areas, though the exact origins are uncertain.

In the 18th century, a prominent individual named Mariana Valtierrez was a renowned painter and artist from Seville. Her works were highly regarded and can be found in several art collections and museums in Spain.

Another notable Valtierrez was Miguel Valtierrez, a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He rose to the rank of general and played a significant role in several battles against the French forces.

Throughout history, the Valtierrez surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including aristocrats, landowners, artists, explorers, and military personnel. While not as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has left a notable mark in the historical records of Spain and its former colonies.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valtierrez

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

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

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