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

Valyo, 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 Valyo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Valyo in America

Valyo is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Valyo surname appeared 127 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 Valyo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Valyo 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 Valyo

The surname VALYO originates from Hungary and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Hungarian word "völgy," which means "valley" or "glen." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived in or near a particular valley or glen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname VALYO can be found in a 17th-century census record from the town of Eger, located in northern Hungary. This record mentions a family bearing the name VALYO, indicating that the surname had already been established in the region by that time.

During the 18th century, the VALYO surname appears to have spread across various regions of Hungary, including the towns of Szeged, Debrecen, and Budapest. Several historical documents from this period, such as church records and land ownership registers, mention individuals with the VALYO surname.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the VALYO surname was Mihály VALYO (1828-1903), a Hungarian politician and journalist who served as a member of the National Assembly of Hungary. He was known for his advocacy for civil rights and his contribution to the development of the Hungarian press.

Another prominent individual with the VALYO surname was István VALYO (1856-1932), a Hungarian architect who designed several notable buildings in Budapest, including the Hungarian National Museum and the Royal Palace. His work greatly influenced the architectural landscape of the city during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the early 20th century, the VALYO surname gained further recognition through the work of János VALYO (1879-1954), a renowned Hungarian artist and sculptor. His sculptures and monuments can be found in various cities across Hungary, and he is considered one of the most influential sculptors of his time.

Another notable figure was Sándor VALYO (1901-1982), a Hungarian writer and poet who was part of the avant-garde literary movement in Hungary. His works explored themes of existentialism and social commentary, and he is regarded as one of the most significant poets of the 20th century in Hungary.

The VALYO surname has also been associated with various place names in Hungary, such as the village of Vályogvető, which translates to "brick maker" or "brick caster." This connection suggests that some individuals with the VALYO surname may have been involved in the production of bricks or other construction materials in the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Valyo

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

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

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