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UK surname

Valentin

Derived from the Latin name Valentinus, meaning "strong, healthy, or vigorous," originally a nickname for a sturdy person.

In the 1881 census there were 19 people recorded with the Valentin surname, ranking it #30,872 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 167, ranked #22,055, up from #30,872 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Wealden, Stratford-on-Avon and Salford.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Valentin is 167 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 778.9%.

1881 census count

19

Ranked #30,872

Modern count

167

2016, ranked #22,055

Peak year

2016

167 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Valentin had 19 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #30,872 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 167 in 2016, ranked #22,055.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 70 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Valentin surname distribution map

The map shows where the Valentin surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Valentin surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Valentin over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 29 #28,082
1861 historical 54 #27,127
1881 historical 19 #30,872
1891 historical 70 #28,073
1901 historical 13 #32,633
1911 historical 47 #28,110
1997 modern 67 #30,915
1998 modern 72 #30,775
1999 modern 78 #30,327
2000 modern 82 #29,922
2001 modern 78 #30,168
2002 modern 76 #30,830
2003 modern 83 #30,088
2004 modern 84 #30,244
2005 modern 95 #28,817
2006 modern 98 #28,621
2007 modern 105 #27,868
2008 modern 112 #27,061
2009 modern 118 #26,766
2010 modern 120 #27,124
2011 modern 120 #26,930
2012 modern 141 #24,258
2013 modern 150 #23,653
2014 modern 154 #23,439
2015 modern 150 #23,718
2016 modern 167 #22,055

Geography

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Where Valentins are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Wealden, Stratford-on-Avon, Salford, Bracknell Forest and Woking. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Wealden 001 Wealden
2 Stratford-on-Avon 015 Stratford-on-Avon
3 Salford 016 Salford
4 Bracknell Forest 002 Bracknell Forest
5 Woking 006 Woking

Forenames

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First names often paired with Valentin

These lists show first names that appear often with the Valentin surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Valentin

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Valentin, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Valentin surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Valentin household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Valentin is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Valentin is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Valentin falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Valentin is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Valentin, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Valentin

The surname Valentin has its origins in France and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin name Valentinus, which means "strong" or "vigorous." The name was originally given to a child born on the 14th of February, the day of the feast of Saint Valentine.

In the Middle Ages, the name Valentin was particularly common in the regions of Normandy and Brittany. It appears in several medieval records, including the Cartulaire de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of charters from the 12th century.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Valentin was Valentin de Brie, a French nobleman who lived in the late 12th century. He was a vassal of the Count of Champagne and is mentioned in several contemporary documents related to land disputes.

During the 13th century, the surname Valentin began to spread across Europe, with notable bearers including Valentin de Luxemburg (c. 1230-1288), a German nobleman and knight who fought in the Crusades.

In the 14th century, the surname Valentin was well-established in France and appeared in various forms, such as Valentyn, Valentyne, and Valentin. One notable bearer from this period was Jehan Valentin (c. 1320-1380), a French poet and musician who served at the court of King Charles V.

Over the centuries, the surname Valentin has been carried by numerous individuals of note, including:

1. Pierre Valentin (1537-1597), a French physician and botanist who made significant contributions to the study of plant anatomy. 2. Benjamin Valentin (1685-1754), a German engraver and painter known for his intricate copperplate engravings. 3. Gabriel Gustav Valentin (1810-1883), a German anatomist and physiologist who made important discoveries in the field of embryology. 4. Basile Valentin (1815-1878), a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life in Normandy. 5. Juan Valentin (1923-2011), a Puerto Rican artist and sculptor renowned for his abstract metal sculptures.

While the surname Valentin is most commonly associated with France, it has also been adopted by families in other countries, including Germany, Spain, and various Latin American nations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Valentin families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Valentin surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 8 Valentins recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.86x.

County Total Index
Surrey 8 8.86x
Middlesex 5 2.70x
Hertfordshire 2 15.66x
Aberdeenshire 1 5.83x
Cornwall 1 4.77x
Kincardineshire 1 44.25x
Yorkshire 1 0.54x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Croydon in Surrey leads with 5 Valentins recorded in 1881 and an index of 99.80x.

Place Total Index
Croydon 5 99.80x
Kensington London 5 48.54x
Lambeth 3 18.58x
Essendon 1 2500.00x
Fordoun 1 769.23x
Fyvie 1 357.14x
Hertingfordbury 1 2000.00x
Madron Penzance 1 131.58x
Rawdon 1 454.55x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Valentin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Charlotte 1
Elizabeth 1
Emelia 1
Emilie 1
Helen 1
Jane 1
Louisa 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Valentin surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Arthur 1
Basil 1
Edwin 1
Emil 1
Frederic 1
George 1
Henri 1
John 1
Nemours 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Valentin households.

FAQ

Valentin surname: questions and answers

How common was the Valentin surname in 1881?

In 1881, 19 people were recorded with the Valentin surname. That placed it at #30,872 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Valentin surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 167 in 2016. That gives Valentin a modern rank of #22,055.

What does the Valentin surname mean?

Derived from the Latin name Valentinus, meaning "strong, healthy, or vigorous," originally a nickname for a sturdy person.

What does the Valentin map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Valentin bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.