Valerie

Valerie Meaning & Origin

About Valerie
The surname Valerie is derived from the given name Valerie, which has Latin origins. It is derived from the Latin word "valere," meaning "to be strong" or "to be healthy." As a surname, Valerie likely originated as a patronymic, indicating that the bearer was the son or descendant of someone named Valerie. The surname Valerie therefore signifies a familial connection to an ancestor named Valerie and may also reflect qualities of strength and good health.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Valerie is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Valerie: 328
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,297
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Valerie based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Valerie is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FLR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
VA
πŸ”Š Soundex
V04060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AE1 L ER0 IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈvΓ¦lΙ™ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Valerie in Braille

Here's how to represent Valerie in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Valerie in braille

How to sign the name Valerie using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Valerie using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Valerie in sign language

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