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

Valvano, 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 Valvano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valvano in America

Valvano is the 33499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valvano surname appeared 681 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 Valvano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valvano 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 Valvano

The surname VALVANO originated in Italy and traces its roots back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "valvanus," which referred to a person who lived near a valley or a ravine. The earliest documented instances of this surname can be found in historical records from the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy, where it was likely first adopted by families residing in or near valleys.

One of the earliest known bearers of the VALVANO surname was Giovanni Valvano, a nobleman from the town of Avellino in Campania, who lived in the late 13th century. Historical documents mention him as a prominent landowner and a respected figure in the local community.

In the 14th century, the VALVANO surname appeared in various legal documents and property records in the region of Calabria. A notable example is Niccolò Valvano, a wealthy merchant from Reggio Calabria, who was involved in trade with the nearby coastal towns and islands.

The VALVANO surname has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Gian Battista Valvano, a Renaissance scholar and humanist from Naples, born in 1497 and renowned for his contributions to classical literature and philosophy.

Another prominent bearer of this surname was Antonio Valvano, a 16th-century artist and architect from Cosenza, Calabria, who designed several churches and public buildings in the region, including the Church of Santa Maria della Consolazione in Altomonte.

In the 18th century, the VALVANO family produced a notable military figure, Vincenzo Valvano, who served as a general in the Neapolitan army during the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in 1772 in Catanzaro, Calabria, and played a crucial role in several battles against the French forces.

While the VALVANO surname has its origins in southern Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by families who migrated or established new branches. However, its strongest historical ties remain rooted in the regions of Campania and Calabria, where the name first emerged and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valvano

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

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

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