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

Vitelli, 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 Vitelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vitelli in America

Vitelli is the 23725th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vitelli surname appeared 1,067 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 Vitelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vitelli 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 Vitelli

The surname Vitelli originated in Italy, likely in the late medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "vitello," meaning "calf" or "veal," suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with calves or cattle.

The earliest known record of the Vitelli surname dates back to the 14th century in the region of Tuscany. The Vitelli family was a prominent noble family based in the city of Città di Castello, where they held significant power and influence. One notable member was Vitellozzo Vitelli (1458-1501), a renowned condottiero (military leader) who played a crucial role in the Italian Wars of the late 15th century.

In the 15th century, the Vitelli family established themselves as lords of Città di Castello and other nearby territories. They were involved in various political and military conflicts, aligning themselves with powerful figures like Cesare Borgia. The family's fortunes waxed and waned over the centuries, with some members achieving notable positions in the Church and others involved in military campaigns.

Beyond Italy, the Vitelli surname can be found in historical records from other parts of Europe, particularly in areas where Italian immigrants settled. For instance, there are mentions of individuals with the surname Vitelli in France and Spain from the 16th and 17th centuries, likely due to migration or trade connections.

Some notable individuals with the surname Vitelli throughout history include:

1. Vitellozzo Vitelli (1458-1501), the aforementioned Italian condottiero and military commander.
2. Paolo Vitelli (1499-1568), an Italian military leader and condottiero who served under various Italian rulers and the Holy Roman Emperor.
3. Chiappino Vitelli (1519-1575), an Italian military leader and condottiero who fought in numerous wars in Italy and France.
4. Alessandro Vitelli (1572-1613), an Italian mathematician and philosopher who made contributions to the field of mechanics.
5. Niccolò Vitelli (1634-1703), an Italian mathematician and astronomer who worked on the calculation of orbits and the improvement of telescopes.

While the Vitelli surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the migration patterns of Italian communities over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vitelli

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

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

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