VALLANCE
Vallance
Vallance is a surname of English origin, believed to have originated in the county of Devon. The name is derived from the Old French word "avalance," meaning "avalanche," or "vallance," meaning "valley." The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone living near a valley or slope.
The Vallance surname has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, including Vallence, Valence, and Valance. The name is predominantly found in the southern regions of England, particularly in Devon and Cornwall.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Vallance include British composer and musician Jim Vallance, known for his collaborations with Bryan Adams, as well as historical figures such as Sir Francis Vallance and Admiral Thomas Vallance.
The Vallance surname continues to be relatively uncommon but maintains a longstanding connection to English heritage and regional identity, particularly within the South West of England.
There are approximately 3,229 people named Vallance in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,812th most common surname in Britain. Around 50 in a million people in Britain are named Vallance.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Janet
- Julie
- Karen
- Lisa
- Lynn
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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