About Valetine
The surname Valentine is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Valentinus," which itself is derived from the Latin word "valens," meaning "strong" or "healthy." The name was often given to children born on or near the feast day of St. Valentine, a popular Christian saint associated with love and romance. As a surname, Valentine likely originated as a patronymic, indicating descent from someone named Valentine. Today, it is a relatively common surname found primarily in English-speaking countries.
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The surname Valetine is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Valetine based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Valetine in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Valetine using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.