Explore the Family Name Valvo
The meaning of Valvo
Italian: variant of Balbo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Giacomo, Giuseppe, Sal, Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Valvo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Valvo's popularity underwent slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Valvo was ranked as the 27,313th most common surname in the United States and increased to the rank of 28,408 in 2010, showing a drop in its ranking by 4.01%. Despite the decrease in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Valvo surname increased slightly from 832 in 2000 to 840 in 2010, marking a growth of 0.96%. The frequency of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.68% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,313 | #28,408 | -4.01% |
| Count | 832 | 840 | 0.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Valvo
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Valvo, the Decennial U.S. Census data illustrates a predominantly White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, more than 96% of Valvos were identified as White, with a negligible decrease of 0.08% over the decade. The percentage of Valvos identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.80% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010, marking a significant growth of 58.89%. The proportion of those identified as having two or more races declined by 34.26%, from 1.08% in 2000 to 0.71% in 2010. No individuals with the Valvo surname were recorded as being Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.27% | 96.19% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 2.86% | 58.89% |
| Two or More Races | 1.08% | 0.71% | -34.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |