Explore the Family Name Valis
The meaning of Valis
1. Czech (Vališ): from a pet form of the personal name Valentin, from Latin Valentinus (see Valentine). 2. Jewish (from Ukraine): variant of Volis, a patronymic from the personal name Vole, a pet form of Volf, from Yiddish volf ‘wolf’. 3. Greek: variant of Vallis.
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How common is the last name Valis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Valis has slightly decreased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 54,152 and had a count of 357. However, by 2010, the rank dropped to 61,123 with a count of 329, marking a decrease in popularity by 12.87% and a reduction in count by 7.84%. The proportion per 100,000 also fell by 15.38%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,152 | #61,123 | -12.87% |
| Count | 357 | 329 | -7.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valis
Talking about ethnicity as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data, individuals with the surname Valis majorly identified as White, with an increase from 85.71% in 2000 to 87.84% in 2010. There was also an observable rise in individuals identifying as Hispanic, moving from 8.96% to 9.73%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black were recorded in 2000 but not in 2010. No individuals with the surname Valis identified as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native during these periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.71% | 87.84% | 2.49% |
| Hispanic | 8.96% | 9.73% | 8.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.96% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.8% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |