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

Vite, 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 Vite surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vite in America

Vite is the 29117th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vite surname appeared 814 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 Vite.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vite 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 Vite

The surname VITE originates from Italy and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "vita," meaning "life," and was likely an occupational name for someone who worked in the medical or healing professions, or perhaps someone who was associated with vitality and good health.

The earliest recorded instance of the VITE surname appears in a document from the Tuscan region of Italy, dated around 1280. This document mentions a man named Giovanni Vite, who was a physician in the city of Florence. It is possible that the name was initially bestowed upon him or his ancestors due to their occupation in the medical field.

Another early reference to the VITE surname can be found in the records of the city of Siena, where a family by the name of Vite is mentioned in the 14th century. This family was part of the nobility and held influential positions within the city's government.

In the late 15th century, a renowned Italian painter and architect named Antonio Vite (1455-1529) gained recognition for his work in various churches and palaces throughout Italy. His most notable works include the frescoes in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan and the design of the Palazzo Vitelli in Città di Castello.

During the Renaissance period, the VITE surname was also associated with the humanist scholar and philosopher, Girolamo Vite (1470-1544). He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and authored several works on philosophy, literature, and the arts.

Another notable individual with the VITE surname was the 17th-century Italian composer and organist, Pier Francesco Vite (1630-1696). He served as the organist at several prestigious churches in Rome and was renowned for his compositions for the organ and his expertise in counterpoint.

While the VITE surname originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and various historical events. However, its roots can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it was first established and associated with professions related to health, vitality, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vite

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

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

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