Find out how popular the last name DeVitto is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DeVitto.

DeVitto, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DeVitto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeVitto in America

DeVitto is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeVitto surname appeared 310 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname DeVitto.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeVitto to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DeVitto

The surname DEVITTO is an Italian surname that originated in the region of Calabria in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin name "Vitus," which means "life" or "vitality." The prefix "de" in Italian surnames often indicates a place of origin or a family connection.

The earliest records of the name DEVITTO can be traced back to the 14th century in the town of Reggio Calabria, where it was likely used as a descriptive surname for someone who was known for their vivacious or lively personality. Some variations of the spelling include DeVitto, De Vitto, and Devito.

In the 15th century, the DEVITTO name appeared in several historical records and documents from the region of Calabria, including property deeds and legal contracts. This suggests that the family had established itself as a prominent and respected lineage in the area during that time period.

One notable bearer of the DEVITTO name was Francesco DEVITTO, a Calabrian merchant and trader who lived in the late 16th century. He was known for his successful business ventures and his involvement in local politics in the city of Reggio Calabria.

Another historical figure with the surname DEVITTO was Giovanna DEVITTO, a nun and religious scholar who lived in the 17th century. She was renowned for her contributions to the study and preservation of ancient manuscripts and texts.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe DEVITTO was a prominent Italian lawyer and judge who played a significant role in the legal reforms of the newly unified Kingdom of Italy. He was born in 1825 in Reggio Calabria and died in 1892.

The DEVITTO surname also had a presence in other parts of Italy, such as Sicily and Naples, where variations of the spelling were used. One notable figure from this area was Girolamo DeVitto, a Sicilian painter and artist who lived during the 18th century.

Another individual worth mentioning is Antonio DEVITTO, a 20th-century Italian writer and poet from Calabria. He was born in 1920 and was known for his works that explored themes of identity, culture, and the human experience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeVitto

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DeVitto.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DeVitto was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DeVitto has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DeVitto was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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