Explore the Family Name Vallone
The meaning of Vallone
Italian: 1. from an augmentative of Valle. 2. habitational name from any of the many places called Vallone. Compare Valone. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Pasquale, Salvatore, Vito, Gaetano, Lia, Sal, Angelo, Annamarie, Benedetta, Carmela, Carmelo, Carmin.
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How common is the last name Vallone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vallone fell slightly in popularity from 2000 to 2010, sliding from rank 13,058 to rank 13,551, a decrease of 3.78%. Despite this drop in ranking, the count of individuals bearing the Vallone surname actually increased by 4% during that same decade, from 2,151 to 2,237. The proportion per 100,000 people also dipped slightly, going from 0.8 to 0.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,058 | #13,551 | -3.78% |
| Count | 2,151 | 2,237 | 4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.8 | 0.76 | -5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vallone
The ethnicity distribution for the Vallone surname, as reflected in the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows some changes from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased by 1.82%, from 97.30% to 95.53%. However, the percentage of those reporting Hispanic ethnic identity saw a substantial increase of 113.08%, rising from 1.3% to 2.77%. There were modest increases among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and individuals claiming two or more races, with increases of 13.73% and 14.29% respectively. There were no reported individuals with Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 95.53% | -1.82% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 2.77% | 113.08% |
| Two or More Races | 0.7% | 0.8% | 14.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.58% | 13.73% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |