2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vigliaturo
A surname of Italian origin, derived from the place name Vigliaturo in Calabria.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Vigliaturo. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vigliaturo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Vigliaturo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vigliaturo, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vigliaturo
The surname Vigliaturo has its origins in Italy. It is believed to have originated in the region of Calabria, located in the southern part of the Italian peninsula. The name is derived from the Italian words "vigliare" and "attore," which collectively translate to "to watch over" or "to guard." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who performed a watchman or guard-like role in their community.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century. It is documented in medieval records and manuscripts from the town of Reggio Calabria, a coastal city in the province of Reggio Calabria. Some variations in spelling, such as "Vigliaturo" and "Vigliatura," can be found in these historical documents.
One notable historical figure bearing the name Vigliaturo was Francesco Vigliaturo, a 16th-century Italian philosopher and theologian (born around 1520). He taught at the University of Naples and authored several works on philosophy and theology during the Renaissance period.
Another individual of note was Pietro Vigliaturo (1744-1819), a Neapolitan painter and engraver who specialized in landscapes and architectural scenes. His works can be found in various museums and private collections throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, Vincenzo Vigliaturo (1835-1911) was a prominent Italian lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the unification movement that led to the creation of the modern Italian state.
Moving into the early 20th century, Giuseppe Vigliaturo (1892-1962) was an Italian military officer who served during World War I and World War II. He rose to the rank of general and was awarded several military honors for his service and leadership.
Another notable figure was Carmela Vigliaturo (1903-1984), an Italian educator and women's rights advocate. She played a significant role in promoting educational opportunities for women and campaigning for gender equality in Italy during the mid-20th century.
While the name Vigliaturo can be found in historical records and accounts, it is important to note that it was primarily concentrated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in Calabria and the surrounding areas. The name's origins and prevalence are deeply rooted in this geographical location and its cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vigliaturo
Among Census respondents with the surname Vigliaturo, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Vigliaturo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vigliaturo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 115
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vigliaturo
Vigliaturo appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+10 bearers (+9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,741 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.4%) | Up 8,741 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vigliaturo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #145,028 | 5.7% |
| Count | 106 | 116 | 9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vigliaturo bearers went from 106 to 116 (+9.4% change). The surname moved up 8,741 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #145,028.
FAQ
Vigliaturo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vigliaturo?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Vigliaturo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Vigliaturo?
Vigliaturo ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Vigliaturo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vigliaturo.
Has Vigliaturo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vigliaturo went from 106 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 10 (+9.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Vigliaturo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vigliaturo, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vigliaturo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vigliaturo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), American Indian/Alaska Native (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vigliaturo (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vigliaturo mean?
A surname of Italian origin, derived from the place name Vigliaturo in Calabria. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vigliaturo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Vigliaturo?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.