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

Vietti, 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 Vietti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vietti in America

Vietti is the 50659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vietti surname appeared 412 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 Vietti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vietti 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 Vietti

The surname VIETTI originated in Italy, specifically in the northern region of Piedmont. Its roots can be traced back to the 13th century, when it first appeared as a variation of the Italian name "Vieto," derived from the Latin word "vetus," meaning "old" or "ancient."

The earliest recorded instances of the name VIETTI can be found in medieval records from the city of Turin, where families bearing this surname were prominent landowners and merchants. One notable example is Giovanni Vietti, a wealthy banker who lived in the 14th century and whose family's influence extended throughout the Piedmont region.

As the name spread across northern Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Vietti, Vieto, and Vietti. These variations often reflected local dialects and phonetic adaptations. In some instances, the name was also associated with specific geographic locations, leading to surnames like Vietti di Torino or Vietti di Asti.

Throughout the centuries, the VIETTI name has been linked to several notable individuals. One such example is Carlo Vietti, a renowned architect from the 16th century who designed several churches and palaces in Turin. Another notable figure is Giuseppe Vietti, a 19th-century playwright and poet from Alessandria, whose works were widely acclaimed in literary circles.

In the realm of music, the VIETTI name is associated with Giambattista Vietti, a composer and violinist from the late 18th century. He was highly regarded for his contributions to the development of the violin concerto and his collaborations with renowned composers like Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

The VIETTI surname also gained prominence in the world of wine, with the Vietti family establishing one of the most renowned wineries in the Barolo region of Piedmont. The winery, founded in the late 19th century by Alfredo Vietti, has been passed down through generations and continues to produce some of Italy's finest wines.

Other notable individuals bearing the VIETTI surname include Vittorio Vietti, a 20th-century Italian politician who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, and Margherita Vietti, a celebrated artist and sculptor from the early 20th century, known for her innovative techniques and exploration of abstract forms.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vietti

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

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

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