Explore the Family Name Valery
The meaning of Valery
1. French and West Indian (mainly Haiti): from the personal name Valery, French form of Latin Valerius (see Valerio). 2. Americanized form of Italian Valerio or Valeri. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Colette, Pierre, Raoul, Yva.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Valery in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Valery rose in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Valery was ranked as the 52,289th most popular surname and by 2010, it had risen to the 50,659th spot, marking a 3.12% increase. The number of people bearing this surname also went up over the same period, with a 10.46% rise noted, from 373 individuals in 2000 to 412 by 2010. Despite the growth in numbers, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #50,659 | 3.12% |
| Count | 373 | 412 | 10.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valery
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Valery, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows variation between 2000 and 2010. While there were no identified Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearers of this surname in either year, all other reported ethnicities saw changes. Notably, the percentage of Valery bearers identifying as Hispanic nearly doubled during this decade, growing from 5.90% to 10.92%. Those identifying as Black increased by 14.10%, rising from 39.14% to 44.66%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 18.04% (from 50.94% to 41.75%), and those identifying as having two or more races also declined by 41.87% (from 3.75% to 2.18%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 39.14% | 44.66% | 14.1% |
| White | 50.94% | 41.75% | -18.04% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 10.92% | 85.08% |
| Two or More Races | 3.75% | 2.18% | -41.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |