Explore the Family Name Vallot
The meaning of Vallot
French: topographic name for someone who lived in a small valley, from a diminutive of Old French val (see Val), or a habitational name from (Le) Vallot, the name of several places in the northern part of France. Some characteristic forenames: French Monique, Alphe, Eraste, Etienne, Minus.
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How common is the last name Vallot in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vallot has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname decreased by approximately 3.42%, moving from 42,363 in 2000 to 43,811 in 2010. However, the count of individuals with this last name slightly increased by around 2.07%, going from 482 people in 2000 to 492 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100k people for the surname Vallot declined by 5.56%, indicating a lower prevalence relative to the growing population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,363 | #43,811 | -3.42% |
| Count | 482 | 492 | 2.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vallot
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those with the Vallot surname predominantly identify as White or Black. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as White dropped by 6.17%, from 63.90% to 59.96%. However, those identifying as Black increased by 14.62%, shifting from 30.50% to 34.96%. The representation of Hispanics within the Vallot surname also saw a rise of about 5.17%, whereas the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a decline of 34.54%. There were no individuals under this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.9% | 59.96% | -6.17% |
| Black | 30.5% | 34.96% | 14.62% |
| Hispanic | 2.9% | 3.05% | 5.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.49% | 1.63% | -34.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |