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

Vigliotti, 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 Vigliotti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vigliotti in America

Vigliotti is the 29138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vigliotti surname appeared 813 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 Vigliotti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vigliotti 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 Vigliotti

The surname Vigliotti originated in Italy and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "vigliare," which means "to watch over" or "to guard." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who worked as watchmen or guards.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vigliotti can be found in the Florentine Republic's archives, where a certain Giovanni Vigliotti is mentioned as a member of the city's merchant guild in the year 1287. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time.

The name Vigliotti is particularly prevalent in the southern regions of Italy, especially in the areas around Naples and Salerno. It is possible that the name originated in one of these areas and later spread to other parts of the country through migration.

In the 15th century, a branch of the Vigliotti family settled in the town of Vietri sul Mare, located along the Amalfi Coast. This town was known for its production of ceramics, and the Vigliotti family became involved in this industry. One notable member of this branch was Girolamo Vigliotti (1520-1598), a renowned ceramist whose works are still highly valued today.

Another prominent figure bearing the name Vigliotti was Vincenzo Vigliotti (1650-1712), a Neapolitan painter who was active during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Naples.

In the 19th century, a Vigliotti family from the town of Caserta produced a notable member named Gennaro Vigliotti (1849-1923). Gennaro was a lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held several important positions in the government.

It is also worth noting that the name Vigliotti has undergone some variations in spelling over the centuries. Some alternative spellings include Vigliotto, Vigliotty, and Vigliotti.

Overall, the surname Vigliotti has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval Italy. Its origins are likely related to the occupation of watchmen or guards, and the name has been associated with various notable individuals throughout the centuries, particularly in the fields of art, ceramics, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vigliotti

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

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

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