Explore the Family Name Valois
The meaning of Valois
French: 1. habitational name from (Le) Valois, the name of a few places in France, e.g. in Forez and Limousin. 2. habitational name from Valois, a region in northern France. History: Jacques Valois/Levalois dit Grandchamp from Juicq in Charente-Maritime, France, married first Marie-Jeanne Couillard in Champlain, QC, in 1694, and second Marie-Marguerite Carpentier (Noël and Jeanne Toussaint) in Champlain in 1706. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Andre, Henri, Normand, Alcide, Armand, Emilien, Gilberte, Gilles, Herve, Jacques, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Valois in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Valois has seen a rise in popularity over the years. In 2000, its rank was 23,428 and this increased to 22,173 by 2010, showing a growth of 5.36%. The increase in the count is even more significant, with a total of 1,012 Valois in 2000 and 1,165 in 2010, indicating an increase of 15.12%. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose slightly from 0.38 to 0.39, marking a change of 2.63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,428 | #22,173 | 5.36% |
| Count | 1,012 | 1,165 | 15.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.39 | 2.63% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valois
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there has been some shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Valois surname between 2000 and 2010. The White population decreased from 79.84% to 70.82%, while the Hispanic group saw a considerable increase from 14.33% to 21.55%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also showed a significant rise from 2.37% to 4.03%. There was a small increase in those identifying as two or more races, up from 2.47% to 2.66%. While the Black ethnicity and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups were not represented in 2000, by 2010 they made up 0.52% and 0.43%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.84% | 70.82% | -11.3% |
| Hispanic | 14.33% | 21.55% | 50.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.37% | 4.03% | 70.04% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 2.66% | 7.69% |
| Black | 0% | 0.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |