Explore the Family Name Valvano
The meaning of Valvano
Italian (southern): habitational name from Valva, in Salerno province, or a variant of Balvano, from Balvano in Potenza province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Carmine, Vito, Antonio, Costantino, Gaetano, Giuseppe, Nicola, Sal, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Valvano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Valvano has seen an uptick over the years. In the year 2000, Valvano was ranked 37,145th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 565 individuals carrying this name. This equated to a proportion of 0.21 per 100,000 people. A decade later, in 2010, the rank improved to 33,499 and the count increased by 20.53% to 681 individuals. The proportion of people named Valvano per 100,000 also rose by 9.52% to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #33,499 | 9.82% |
| Count | 565 | 681 | 20.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.23 | 9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valvano
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the Valvano surname identify as White. In both 2000 and 2010, this group made up over 97% of the Valvanos. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities showed a slight increase from 0.88 to 1.03 between 2000 and 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of Valvanos identifying as Hispanic saw a decline from 1.42 to 1.03 in the same period. There were no Valvanos who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.35% | 97.36% | 0.01% |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 1.03% | 17.05% |
| Hispanic | 1.42% | 1.03% | -27.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |