Explore the Family Name Val
The meaning of Val
1. Spanish: variant of Valle, from val, a variant of valle ‘valley’. Compare Delval. 2. Galician and Portuguese: topographic name for someone who lived in a valley, val (compare 3 below). Compare also Doval. 3. French and Haitian: topographic name for someone who lived in a valley, (Old) French val (originally feminine, later masculine; compare Vallee), from Latin vallis (feminine). Compare Duval and Laval.
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How common is the last name Val in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Val' saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. It rose in rank from 41,995 to 33,772, marking a change of approximately 19.58%. In terms of count, there were 487 individuals with the surname 'Val' in 2000, which increased to 674 by 2010, indicating a marked growth of 38.4%. The proportion of people bearing this surname also increased from 0.18 per 100k in 2000 to 0.23 per 100k in 2010, a rise of 27.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,995 | #33,772 | 19.58% |
| Count | 487 | 674 | 38.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.23 | 27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Val
The ethnicity distribution associated with the surname 'Val' was also noted to vary over the decade based on the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native slightly increased by 5.84% and 8.94%, respectively. However, those identifying as two or more races dramatically decreased by around 86.07%. There was a decrease in the White category from 31.42% to 24.78%, reflecting a drop of 21.13%. On the other hand, individuals with Hispanic and Black ethnic identities showed an increase of 26.64% and 35.18% respectively, suggesting a considerable shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Val'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 28.54% | 38.58% | 35.18% |
| Hispanic | 24.02% | 30.42% | 26.64% |
| White | 31.42% | 24.78% | -21.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.08% | 3.26% | 5.84% |
| Two or More Races | 11.7% | 1.63% | -86.07% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.23% | 1.34% | 8.94% |