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

Vitanza, 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 Vitanza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vitanza in America

Vitanza is the 45105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vitanza surname appeared 475 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 Vitanza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vitanza 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 Vitanza

The surname Vitanza is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the region of Sicily during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Italian word "vita," which means "life," suggesting that the name may have been an occupational surname for someone involved in sustaining life, such as a farmer or healer.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Vitanza surname can be found in a 14th-century Sicilian manuscript, where a certain Guglielmo Vitanza was listed as a landowner in the town of Palermo. This suggests that the name had already established itself as a prominent one in the area by that time.

Another historical reference to the Vitanza name can be found in a document from the 16th century, which records the birth of Giovanni Vitanza in the city of Catania in 1532. This provides evidence of the name's continued presence in Sicily over the centuries.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Vincenzo Vitanza (1742-1809) gained recognition as a renowned sculptor and architect in Palermo. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout the city, showcasing the artistic talents associated with this surname.

Moving into the 19th century, the Vitanza name gained further prominence with the birth of Giuseppe Vitanza (1818-1892), a prominent Sicilian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early years of the unified Kingdom of Italy.

Another notable individual bearing the Vitanza surname was Francesco Vitanza (1875-1944), a celebrated Italian mathematician and professor who made significant contributions to the field of calculus and taught at the University of Palermo for many years.

While the name Vitanza has its roots in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by families who migrated to different regions or countries over the centuries. However, its origins and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the island of Sicily, where it emerged as a surname with a rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vitanza

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

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

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