Explore the Family Name Valette
The meaning of Valette
French: topographic name for someone who lived in a valley, from a diminutive of Old French valee ‘valley’, or a habitational name from (La) Valette, the name of several places in various parts of France. Compare Vallette.
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How common is the last name Valette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Valette has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname went from 100,663 in 2000 to 99,378 in 2010, showing a positive change of 1.28%. In addition, the count of individuals with this surname also increased by 9.64%, rising from 166 in 2000 to 182 in 2010. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #100,663 | #99,378 | 1.28% |
| Count | 166 | 182 | 9.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valette
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Valette, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a noticeable shift over the ten-year period. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (52.41%) and Hispanic (43.98%). However, by 2010, there was a decline in the percentage identifying as White (44.51%), with a corresponding rise in those identifying as Hispanic (51.65%). This represents a decrease of 15.07% for those identifying as White and an increase of 17.44% for those identifying as Hispanic. No significant data was found for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.98% | 51.65% | 17.44% |
| White | 52.41% | 44.51% | -15.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |