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

Vendetta, 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 Vendetta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vendetta in America

Vendetta is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vendetta surname appeared 160 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 Vendetta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vendetta 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 Vendetta

The surname Vendetta originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "vendetta," which means "revenge" or "vengeance." The name likely emerged as a descriptor for individuals who were known for seeking retribution or holding long-standing feuds.

Vendetta is believed to have its roots in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where the concept of vendetta, or blood feuds, was deeply entrenched in the local culture. Records from the 12th and 13th centuries indicate the presence of families bearing this surname in cities such as Florence and Perugia.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Vendetta can be found in the "Libro di Montaperti," a chronicle detailing the Battle of Montaperti in 1260, fought between the Guelph and Ghibelline factions in medieval Italy. The text mentions a certain "Guido della Vendetta," who was believed to be a prominent figure in the conflict.

In the 14th century, a branch of the Vendetta family settled in the city of Venice, where they established themselves as merchants and traders. Historical records from that period mention a "Marco Vendetta," a successful businessman who was involved in the lucrative spice trade with the East.

During the Renaissance, the name Vendetta gained further prominence. One notable figure was Girolamo Vendetta (1470-1537), a renowned painter and sculptor from the city of Siena. His works can still be admired in various churches and museums throughout Tuscany.

Another individual of note was Alessandro Vendetta (1592-1667), a Venetian diplomat and statesman who served as the ambassador of the Venetian Republic to the court of King Louis XIII of France in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Vendetta family established a presence in the Kingdom of Naples, where they were involved in the local politics and governance. One prominent member was Giuseppe Vendetta (1723-1798), who served as the mayor of the city of Salerno for several years.

As families with the surname Vendetta migrated to different regions of Italy and beyond, variations in spelling emerged, such as Vendetti, Vendettucci, and Vendettuzzo. However, the core meaning and etymology of the name remained rooted in the concept of vengeance and retribution.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vendetta

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

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 Vendetta 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 Vendetta 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 Vendetta was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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