2010
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vitantonio
An Italian surname meaning "life of Anthony" or "long life to Anthony".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Vitantonio. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vitantonio 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Vitantonio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vitantonio, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vitantonio
The surname VITANTONIO is of Italian origin, originating from the southern regions of the country, particularly the areas around Naples and Campania. It is believed to have roots in the Latin words "vita" meaning life and "Antonius" which was a popular Roman name. The combination of these words suggests the surname may have originally referred to a person with a strong or vibrant life force.
The earliest recorded instances of the VITANTONIO surname date back to the 15th century, appearing in various municipal records and church documents in the Neapolitan region. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Vitantonio, a merchant from the town of Aversa, whose name is mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1472.
In the 16th century, the VITANTONIO surname can be found in several historical records, including the census records of the Kingdom of Naples. A notable figure from this period was Fabrizio Vitantonio, a renowned architect and engineer who oversaw the construction of several fortifications and public buildings in Naples during the Spanish rule.
As the centuries progressed, the VITANTONIO name spread across Italy, with families bearing the surname found in various regions, including Tuscany, Lazio, and Sicily. One of the most prominent figures was Pietro Vitantonio, born in 1684 in Palermo, Sicily. He was a celebrated painter and frescoer, known for his works in churches and noble palaces throughout Italy.
In the 19th century, the VITANTONIO surname gained recognition with the birth of Giuseppe Vitantonio in 1823 in Naples. He was a renowned lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was a vocal advocate for the unification of Italy.
Another notable figure was Antonio Vitantonio, born in 1871 in Bari, Puglia. He was a renowned linguist and scholar, known for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek and Latin languages. His works on philology and etymology were widely respected in academic circles.
While the VITANTONIO surname is not among the most common in Italy, it has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries, with bearers of the name leaving their mark in various fields, from art and architecture to law and academia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vitantonio
Among Census respondents with the surname Vitantonio, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Vitantonio 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 Vitantonio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.5% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 8
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vitantonio
Vitantonio 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
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-15 bearers (-12.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,761 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-12.5%) | Down 13,761 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 Vitantonio 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 | #139,228 | #152,989 | -9.9% |
| Count | 120 | 105 | -12.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vitantonio bearers went from 120 to 105 (-12.5% change). The surname moved down 13,761 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #152,989.
FAQ
Vitantonio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vitantonio?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Vitantonio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Vitantonio?
Vitantonio ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Vitantonio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Vitantonio.
Has Vitantonio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vitantonio went from 120 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Vitantonio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vitantonio, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Black (1.0%). 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 Vitantonio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.5% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vitantonio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.5%), Hispanic (7.6%), Black (1.0%). 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 Vitantonio (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 Vitantonio mean?
An Italian surname meaning "life of Anthony" or "long life to Anthony". 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 Vitantonio (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 common is the surname Vitantonio?
Find out how many people have the surname Vitantonio on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.