Explore the Family Name Valletta
The meaning of Valletta
Italian (southern): from a diminutive of Valle. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antimo, Antonio, Caesar, Carmine, Giovanni, Nicola, Rocco, Salvatore, Umberto, Vincenzo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Valletta in the United States?
The surname Valletta saw an increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Valletta ranked 26,694 in popularity with a count of 858 occurrences per 100,000 people. By 2010, it had climbed to rank 23,978 with a count of 1,052 occurrences per 100,000 people. This represents a 10.17% increase in rank and a 22.61% increase in its frequency.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,694 | #23,978 | 10.17% |
| Count | 858 | 1,052 | 22.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.36 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valletta
The ethinic identity associated with the surname Valletta also experienced change between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, though this percentage decreased slightly from 98.25% in 2000 to 94.49% in 2010. There was a remarkable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 0.70% in 2000 to 4.18% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose to 0.95% in 2010, while those identifying with two or more races dropped to zero. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.25% | 94.49% | -3.83% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 4.18% | 497.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |