Explore the Family Name Vallieres
The meaning of Vallieres
French (Vallières): variant of Vallière ‘small valley’ (see Valliere) and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. This form of the surname is rare in France. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Armand, Lucien, Gilles, Alain, Fernand, Jacques, Marcel, Michel, Regean, Simonne, Yvan.
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How common is the last name Vallieres in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vallieres has surged in popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, it ranked 59,769th in prevalence but by 2010, the rank increased to 55,962nd, marking a 6.37 percent uptick. The overall count of individuals bearing this surname also rose from 316 in 2000 to 366 in 2010, indicating an increase of 15.82 percent. However, the proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.12 from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,769 | #55,962 | 6.37% |
| Count | 316 | 366 | 15.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vallieres
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Vallieres also changed considerably between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority, although their representation decreased from 93.99 percent in 2000 to 90.71 percent in 2010. There was no record of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities during this period. On the other hand, those identifying as having two or more races increased from 2.53 percent to 3.01 percent. Interestingly, the surname saw its first Hispanic representation in 2010 with 1.64 percent, while Black representation experienced a growth of 29.47 percent from 1.90 percent in 2000 to 2.46 percent in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.99% | 90.71% | -3.49% |
| Two or More Races | 2.53% | 3.01% | 18.97% |
| Black | 1.9% | 2.46% | 29.47% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |