Explore the Family Name Valliant
The meaning of Valliant
English: variant of Valiant.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Valliant in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Valliant has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 45,227th, with 446 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had moved up to the 42,511th spot with a count of 510 people, marking an increase of 6.01% in rank and a 14.35% rise in the number of individuals bearing this surname. Despite these increases, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,227 | #42,511 | 6.01% |
| Count | 446 | 510 | 14.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valliant
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Valliant between 2000 and 2010. The largest group identified as White, although their percentage decreased from 72.87% to 65.88%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased from 21.52% to 25.49%, and those reporting two or more races jumped significantly from 1.79% to 4.9%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw a rise from 2.47% to 3.33%. No data was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.87% | 65.88% | -9.59% |
| Black | 21.52% | 25.49% | 18.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.79% | 4.9% | 173.74% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 3.33% | 34.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |