Show ContentsValier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

This name is similar to the Latin name Valerius and probably originates from it; Valerius most likely comes from the Latin word "valere," meaning "to be healthy."

Early Origins of the Valier family

The surname Valier was first found in Emilia-Romagna, though the spelling variation Valeri is more common in Venetia. In general, spelling variations which end in "o" are more common in the south of Italy, whereas the more common variations which end in "i" appear mostly in the north.

Early History of the Valier family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Valier research. Another 40 words (3 lines of text) covering the years 1531, 1542, 1552, 1596, 1605, 1618, 1630, 1656, 1658, 1694 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Valier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Valier Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Valeri, Valerio, Valleri, Valer, Valier, Valerini, Valeriani and many more.

Early Notables of the Valier family

Prominent among members of the family was

  • Bertuccio Valiero (1596-1658), the 102nd Doge of Venice, reigning from his election on June 15, 1656 until his death
  • Silvestro Valiero or Valier (1630-1700), the 109th Doge of Venice, reigning from his election on February 25, 1694 until his death six years later


United States Valier migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Valier Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Gab Valier who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1773

Contemporary Notables of the name Valier (post 1700) +

  • Marjarie L Valier, photographer


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