Valentìn Surname
Approximately 5 people bear this surname
Valentìn Surname User-submission:
This surname comes from the Latin word for 'bravery'. Therefore the surname means 'brave' or 'courageous'.
Valentìn Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 2 | 1:15,892,062 | 51,966 |
| Spain | 2 | 1:23,376,018 | 128,922 |
| Colombia | 1 | 1:47,774,072 | 44,230 |
The alternate forms: Valentin (151,253) & Valentín (758) are calculated separately.
Valentìn (13) may also be a first name.
Valentìn Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
This surname comes from the Latin word for 'bravery'. Therefore the surname means 'brave' or 'courageous'.
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Where Does The Last Name Valentìn Come From? nationality or country of origin
Valentìn is found most frequently in Peru. It can be found in the variant forms: Valentin or Valentín. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Valentìn? popularity and diffusion
The last name Valentìn is the 8,193,072nd most frequently held family name on a global scale. It is borne by approximately 1 in 1,457,509,183 people. This last name is mostly found in The Americas, where 60 percent of Valentìn are found; 60 percent are found in South America and 40 percent are found in Andean South America. It is also the 3,159,357th most commonly held first name in the world, borne by 13 people.
The last name is most frequently used in Peru, where it is carried by 2 people, or 1 in 15,892,062. In Peru Valentìn is most prevalent in: Amazonas Region, where 50 percent live and Lima Province, where 50 percent live. Excluding Peru Valentìn exists in 2 countries. It is also common in Spain, where 40 percent live and Colombia, where 20 percent live.
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