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UK surname

Valerio

An Italian surname derived from the Latin name Valerius, meaning "to be strong, healthy, or robust."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Bedford, Thorntonhall, Jackton and Gardenhall and Brent.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Valerio is 317 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

316

2016, ranked #14,227

Peak year

2015

317 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 316 in 2016, ranked #14,227.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 61 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Valerio surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Valerio surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Valerio 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 1 #33,412
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1891 historical 18 #32,706
1901 historical 61 #27,379
1911 historical 15 #31,938
1997 modern 224 #16,392
1998 modern 238 #16,218
1999 modern 251 #15,751
2000 modern 230 #16,644
2001 modern 212 #17,324
2002 modern 211 #17,696
2003 modern 210 #17,559
2004 modern 218 #17,230
2005 modern 229 #16,631
2006 modern 228 #16,789
2007 modern 252 #15,815
2008 modern 257 #15,777
2009 modern 261 #15,926
2010 modern 282 #15,410
2011 modern 280 #15,310
2012 modern 296 #14,635
2013 modern 296 #14,876
2014 modern 315 #14,334
2015 modern 317 #14,183
2016 modern 316 #14,227

Geography

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Where Valerios 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 Bedford, Thorntonhall, Jackton and Gardenhall, Brent and Liverpool. 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 Bedford 009 Bedford
2 Thorntonhall, Jackton and Gardenhall South Lanarkshire
3 Bedford 008 Bedford
4 Brent 018 Brent
5 Liverpool 015 Liverpool

Forenames

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First names often paired with Valerio

These lists show first names that appear often with the Valerio 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 Valerio

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Valerio, 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 Valerio surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Valerio 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, Valerio 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

Valerio 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

Valerio falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

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

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Valerio 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 Valerio, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Valerio

The surname Valerio originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin name "Valerius," which means "strong" or "healthy." The name was particularly common in the regions of Lazio, Tuscany, and Emilia-Romagna.

One of the earliest known records of the name Valerio can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Monastery of Cava dei Tirreni in Campania, dating back to the 11th century. The name also appears in various other medieval records, such as the Codex Diplomaticus Amiatinus from the Abbey of Monte Amiata in Tuscany.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Valerio di Nardo was mentioned in the Cronaca di Partenope, a chronicle of Naples. Another notable individual was Valerio Belli, an Italian physician and philosopher who lived from 1468 to 1546 and wrote several medical treatises.

During the Renaissance period, the name Valerio gained popularity among artists and intellectuals. One of the most renowned figures was Valerio Belli (1468-1546), an Italian physician and philosopher who wrote several medical treatises. Another notable individual was Valerio Vicentino (1515-1592), a Renaissance composer and theorist known for his innovative ideas on music.

In the literary world, Valerio Massimo Manfredi (born 1943) is a contemporary Italian historian, archaeologist, and novelist known for his historical fiction novels, such as "The Last Legion" and "The Ancient Curse."

Other historical figures with the surname Valerio include: - Valerio Marchetti (1624-1695), an Italian mathematician and physicist. - Valerio Canuti (1590-1622), an Italian painter of the Baroque period. - Valerio Adami (born 1935), an Italian painter and sculptor associated with the Pop Art movement. - Valerio Nannini (born 1953), an Italian former professional tennis player.

The surname Valerio has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Valerius, Valerij, and Valeri. It has also been associated with certain place names in Italy, such as the town of Valerio Catullo in the province of Verona.

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FAQ

Valerio surname: questions and answers

How common is the Valerio surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 316 in 2016. That gives Valerio a modern rank of #14,227.

What does the Valerio surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Latin name Valerius, meaning "to be strong, healthy, or robust."

What does the Valerio map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Valerio 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.