Vallesi

Vallesi is an Italian surname and, in some contexts, a demonym for residents of a valley region. The name is generally considered to be toponymic, deriving from the Italian word Valle (valley) with the suffix -esi, which denotes origin or association. As a toponymic form, Vallesi can indicate that bearers or their ancestors lived in a valley or were associated with a particular valley settlement.

In terms of geographic distribution, Vallesi is most commonly found in northern Italy, particularly in regions with a history of valley-based communities such as Lombardy, Piedmont, and Veneto. The name has also spread abroad through emigration, and pockets of Vallesi families can be found in countries with Italian diasporas, including the Americas and Australia.

Cultural and linguistic notes: Italian variants or related surnames include Vallese or Valles, depending on local dialects and historical spelling practices. In some local contexts, Vallesi may function as a demonym for residents of a valley, though such usage is not standardized nationwide and is highly dependent on locality.

The article is concise; no notable people are singled out. For further context, see Valle, Valli, and Valles as related onomastic forms.