Explore the Family Name Valleroy
The meaning of Valleroy
French: habitational name from Valleroy, the name of several places in the eastern part of France, for example in Franche-Comté and Meurthe-et-Moselle. This surname is rare in France.
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How common is the last name Valleroy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Valleroy saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Valleroy was ranked 60,887th in terms of prevalence but improved its standing to 58,481st in 2010, a positive change of 3.95%. Correspondingly, the count of individuals with this surname also rose, climbing from 309 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, which reflects a notable growth rate of 12.3%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Valleroy per 100,000 individuals slightly increased from 0.11 to 0.12 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #58,481 | 3.95% |
| Count | 309 | 347 | 12.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valleroy
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals bearing the surname Valleroy identify as White, although there was a minor decrease in this group from 96.12% in 2000 to 94.24% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also diminished, dropping by 22.01% between the two censuses. Remarkably, in 2010, there was a new appearance of individuals who identified with two or more races, representing 2.02% of the total, while the figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.12% | 94.24% | -1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.02% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.59% | 2.02% | -22.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |