Explore the Family Name Vallery
The meaning of Vallery
French: 1. habitational name from Vallery in Yonne, once a Gallo-Roman estate, recorded in 1218 as Valerianus. 2. variant of Valery. Some characteristic forenames: French Leonce, Monique.
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How common is the last name Vallery in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vallery has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. Previously ranked at 19,398 in 2000, it rose to 18,306 by 2010, marking a change of 5.63 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also expanded during this decade, jumping from 1,291 to 1,515, a growth of 17.35 percent. This translates to a proportion per 100,000 people that grew from 0.48 to 0.51, indicating a rise of 6.25 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,398 | #18,306 | 5.63% |
| Count | 1,291 | 1,515 | 17.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.51 | 6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vallery
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there were some notable shifts for those carrying the Vallery surname between 2000 and 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased slightly from 61.58 percent to 59.21 percent, the Hispanic representation almost doubled, increasing from 1.70 percent to 3.37 percent. Those identifying as Black remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 33.85 percent to 33.80 percent. Additionally, new categories emerged in 2010 with 1.65 percent identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.53 percent as American Indian and Alaskan Native. The group claiming two or more races saw a minor decline, decreasing 1.36 percent to 1.45 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.58% | 59.21% | -3.85% |
| Black | 33.85% | 33.8% | -0.15% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 3.37% | 98.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.45% | -1.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |