Explore the Family Name Valine
The meaning of Valine
Americanized form of Czech Valina, a pet form of the personal name Valentin (see Valentine).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Valine in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Valine has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it ranked 46,614th in terms of commonality, and by 2010, it had dropped to 48,717th, which represents a change of -4.51%. However, the actual count of people with this surname marginally increased from 430 in 2000 to 433 in 2010, indicating a growth of 0.7%. The proportion of individuals with the Valine surname per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 6.25%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,614 | #48,717 | -4.51% |
| Count | 430 | 433 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valine
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the surname Valine. In 2000, around 92.56% of individuals with this name were identified as White, which reduced to 91.22% in 2010, representing a change of -1.45%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 4.65% in 2000 to 6.24% in 2010, which indicates a significant growth of 34.19%. However, there were no individuals in both years who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Additionally, the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.40% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.56% | 91.22% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 4.65% | 6.24% | 34.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |