Explore the Family Name Vallely
The meaning of Vallely
Irish (Armagh): possibly an irregular Anglicized form of Mac Giolla Mhura (see Gilmore).
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How common is the last name Vallely in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vallely has slightly declined over the years. In 2000, Vallely ranked 34,210 in popularity, with 627 individuals bearing this surname. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 38,582, recording a decrease of almost 12.78%. The total count of people with the Vallely surname also decreased by 8.61% during this period, and the proportion per 100k population fell by 17.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,210 | #38,582 | -12.78% |
| Count | 627 | 573 | -8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vallely
The ethnicity associated with the surname Vallely, as gathered from the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows a primarily White dominance. In 2000, approximately 96.33% of the Vallelys identified as White, which marginally decreased to 95.99% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races increased their representation within the Vallely surname bearers by 27.08% between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic representation decreased by 33.96% during the same period. There were no recorded instances of the surname among the Asian/Pacific Islander and Black communities in either year. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native community showed an introduction of the Vallely surname by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 95.99% | -0.35% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.22% | 27.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.59% | 1.05% | -33.96% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |