Explore the Family Name Valliere
The meaning of Valliere
French (Vallière): topographic name for someone who lived in a small valley, from Old French valiere (from Latin vallis ‘valley’ + the suffix -aria); or a habitational name from any of several places in France named (La) Vallière. Some characteristic forenames: French Armand, Fernand, Lucien, Mathieu, Alcide, Cyrille, Donat, Laurent, Marcel, Normand, Reynald.
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How common is the last name Valliere in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Valliere has seen slight changes in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 14,226 to 15,104, representing a decrease of 6.17%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 1,935 to 1,953, an increase of 0.93%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Valliere per 100,000 decreased by 8.33%, from 0.72 to 0.66.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,226 | #15,104 | -6.17% |
| Count | 1,935 | 1,953 | 0.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.72 | 0.66 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valliere
Discussing ethnic identity within the Valliere surname holders, there have been some shifts from 2000 to 2010 as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Vallieres identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant increase, jumping by 57.69% over the decade. Similarly, those who identify as Black nearly doubled, experiencing a growth of 77.11%. A more modest increase was seen among American Indian and Alaskan Natives at 27.68%. On the other hand, the percentage of Vallieres who identify as White decreased by 4.07%, while those who identified under two or more races also fell by 8.28%. The Hispanic segment remained almost unchanged, with a barely noticeable dip of 0.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.77% | 86.12% | -4.07% |
| Black | 3.67% | 6.5% | 77.11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.89% | 3.69% | 27.68% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 1.95% | -0.51% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.33% | -8.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.26% | 0.41% | 57.69% |