Explore the Family Name Valin
The meaning of Valin
1. French: from a pet form of the personal name Valier, a vernacular form of Valère, French form of Latin Valerius (see Valerio). Alternatively, perhaps from a pet form of a personal name derived from the ancient Germanic name Walho, based on the element walh ‘stranger’. 2. Galician (Valín): habitational name from any of the places called Valín in Galicia (Spain). History: Nicolas Valin from Amiens in Somme, France, married Anne Trut in Sillery, QC, in 1679. Some characteristic forenames: French Adrien, Aime, Andree, Gaston, Michel, Serge.
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How common is the last name Valin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Valin has seen a growth in its prevalence. In 2000, it was ranked as the 46,523rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the 44,730th position, reflecting a 3.85% increase. The count of individuals with the Valin surname also increased from 431 to 480, which is an 11.37% rise. However, the proportion per 100k remained stable at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #44,730 | 3.85% |
| Count | 431 | 480 | 11.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valin
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Valin, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of those with this surname identified as White (79.81% in 2000 and 75.83% in 2010), there's a slight decrease in this category over the decade. There were increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and Black categories, moving from 7.19% to 8.33%, 5.80% to 7.71%, and 3.71% to 4.58%, respectively. The representation of those identifying as Two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000 was not present in the 2010 data, possibly due to data suppression for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.81% | 75.83% | -4.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.19% | 8.33% | 15.86% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 7.71% | 32.93% |
| Black | 3.71% | 4.58% | 23.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.39% | 0% | 0% |