Explore the Family Name Valiant
The meaning of Valiant
English (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French vaillant ‘courageous, reliable’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Valiant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Valiant has seen slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Valiant surname ranked at 64,385 and increased to a ranking of 66,553 in 2010, marking a decrease in popularity by 3.37%. However, the count of individuals carrying the Valiant surname rose from 289 in 2000 to 297 in 2010, an increase of 2.77%. The proportion of the Valiant surname per 100k people decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.10 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,385 | #66,553 | -3.37% |
| Count | 289 | 297 | 2.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valiant
The ethnicity associated with the surname Valiant also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 72.66% of those with the Valiant surname identified as White, which decreased slightly to 69.02% in 2010. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname increased by 4.88%, from 22.15% in 2000 to 23.23% in 2010. There was a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races and Hispanic ethnicity, both accounting for 2.69% in 2010. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native was 1.73% in 2000 but decreased to 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.66% | 69.02% | -5.01% |
| Black | 22.15% | 23.23% | 4.88% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |