Valerie 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 Valerie family
The surname Valerie 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 Valerie family
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Valerie Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Valeri, Valerio, Valleri, Valer, Valier, Valerini, Valeriani and many more.
Early Notables of the Valerie family
Prominent among members of the family was Pietro Valeriani di Piperno, a powerful Cardinal in the church; 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...
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Migration of the Valerie family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Antonio Valera, who arrived in North America in 1519 and Francisco Valera, who immigrated in 1565.
Contemporary Notables of the name Valerie (post 1700) +
- Francine Valerie McNiff (1948-2015), Australian legal scholar, the first female state magistrate in Victoria, Australia, appointed Children's Court Stipendary Magistrate in August 1983
- Mrs. Georgina Valerie Kitchener B.E.M., British recipient of the British Empire Medal on 8th June 2018, for services to Sport in Surrey through the Pony Club 1
- Mrs. Lynette Valerie McHendry M.B.E., British Fundraiser and Educator for Inflammatory Breast Cancer, was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018, for services to Women in the UK with Breast Cancer 2
- Ms. Lucinda Valerie Russell O.B.E., British Racehorse Trainer for Arlary House Stables, was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018, for services to Horse Racing 3
- Mrs. Canon Valerie Jackson M.B.E., British Cathedral Archivist and Organiser, was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire on 29th December 2018 for services to Liverpool Cathedral, Liverpool Diocese and World War One Commemoration 3
- Judy Valerie Cornwell (b. 1940), English actress, best known for her role as Daisy in the sitcom Keeping Up Appearances (1990-1995)
- Paget Valerie Brewster (b. 1969), American actress, best known role as Kathy on NBC's Friends
- Dame Janet Valerie Finch DBE, DL, AcSS (b. 1946), British sociologist and academic administrator
- Margaret Valerie Masterson (b. 1937), retired English opera singer, a lecturer and Vice-President of British Youth Opera
- Hélène Valerie Hayman (b. 1949), (née Middleweek) Baroness Hayman, Lord Speaker of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom
Citations +
- "Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62310, 31 October 2019 | London Gazette, The Gazette, June 2018, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/62310/supplement/B1
- "Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62310, 4 July 2019 | London Gazette, The Gazette, June 2018, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/62310/supplement/B1
- "Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62507, 28 December 2018 | London Gazette, The Gazette, Dec. 2018, www.thegazette.co.uk/honours-lists