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

Virto, 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 Virto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Virto in America

Virto is the 82613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Virto surname appeared 228 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 Virto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Virto 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 Virto

The surname VIRTO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "virtus," which means "valor" or "courage." The name likely emerged during the medieval period, possibly as a nickname or descriptive surname for someone who displayed exceptional bravery or strength.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the VIRTO surname can be found in the Florentine archives from the 13th century, where a certain Giovanni di Virto is mentioned as a merchant and landowner. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the VIRTO name was Niccolò di Virto, a renowned painter and fresco artist who worked on several churches and chapels in Florence and its surrounding areas. His works can still be seen in the Basilica of Santa Croce and the Chiesa di Santa Maria Novella.

During the Renaissance, the VIRTO family continued to play a prominent role in the arts and culture of Florence. In the 16th century, Bartolomeo Virto was a celebrated sculptor whose works adorned various churches and public spaces in the city. He is particularly known for his intricate marble statues and relief carvings.

In the 17th century, the name appears in historical records from the nearby town of Siena, where a branch of the VIRTO family had established themselves. One notable figure was Francesco Virto, a professor of philosophy and theology at the University of Siena, who published several influential treatises on metaphysics and ethics.

The VIRTO surname also spread to other regions of Italy, such as Lombardy and Piedmont, where variations like "Virti" and "Verto" can be found in historical documents. In the 19th century, a prominent figure was Giuseppe Virto, a Milanese industrialist and philanthropist who contributed significantly to the development of the city's infrastructure and social welfare programs.

Over the centuries, the VIRTO name has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, businessmen, and even a few notable military figures. While it may not be among the most common Italian surnames, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Virto

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

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

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