Origin Displayed: Dutch
Origins Available: Dutch, German, Scottish
Spelling variations of this family name include: Valensius, Valencay, Valence, Valencia, Valensart, Valentinus, Valentini, Velsen, Falencius, Falencia and many more.First found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Valence, who came to America in 1756; Jose Valencia, who came to New Orleans in 1837; Antonio Valencia, who came to San Francisco in 1851; Ulisse Valentini, who arrived in Montana in 1910. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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