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

Vitali, 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 Vitali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vitali in America

Vitali is the 26853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vitali surname appeared 905 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 Vitali.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vitali 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 Vitali

The surname Vitali originates from Italy and dates back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Latin personal name Vitalis, meaning "life" or "lively." The name was initially given as a nickname to individuals who possessed a vibrant and energetic personality.

Vitali was a relatively common surname in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern areas such as Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardy. It is also found in historical records from central and southern Italy, indicating its widespread distribution across the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vitali surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the city of Bologna. In a document dated 1276, a certain Giacomo Vitali was mentioned as a landowner and prominent citizen of the city.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the Florentine Codex, a historical manuscript chronicling the noble families of Florence. The Vitali family was listed among the influential lineages of the time, suggesting their social and economic standing within the city.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals with the surname Vitali gained recognition in various fields. Alessandro Vitali (1599-1670) was a renowned painter from Urbino, known for his religious works and portraits. His contemporaries included the composer Giovanni Battista Vitali (1632-1692), who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of the Dukes of Modena.

In the 18th century, Girolamo Vitali (1749-1825) was a celebrated architect from Bologna. He designed numerous churches, palaces, and public buildings throughout Italy, leaving a lasting architectural legacy.

Another notable figure was the mathematician Giuseppe Vitali (1875-1932), who made significant contributions to the field of measure theory and set theory. He is particularly renowned for the Vitali set, a remarkable example in real analysis.

Throughout history, the Vitali surname has been associated with various places and regions in Italy. For instance, the town of Vitali in the province of Parma, as well as the village of Vitali in the municipality of Montecorvino Pugliano, both derive their names from the surname.

These examples illustrate the rich history and widespread presence of the Vitali surname across Italy, spanning various professions, artistic disciplines, and geographic locations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vitali

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

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

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