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

Vitello, 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 Vitello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vitello in America

Vitello is the 19911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vitello surname appeared 1,348 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 Vitello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vitello 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 Vitello

The surname Vitello has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged in the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "vitello," meaning "calf" or "veal," potentially indicating an early occupation or association with cattle or animal husbandry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Vitello can be found in the historical records of the Republic of Venice, where a family bearing this name was mentioned in documents dating back to the 13th century. The name was particularly prominent in the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Vitello (c. 1320-1392) was a renowned mathematician and astronomer from the city of Parma. He is credited with contributing to the development of trigonometry and the study of optics.

During the Renaissance period, the Vitello family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Battista Vitello (1478-1556), a painter from Urbino, was recognized for his frescoes and religious works, some of which can still be seen in churches throughout central Italy.

Another significant individual bearing the surname Vitello was Gaspare Vitello (1540-1610), a poet and scholar from Naples. His poetic works, often inspired by classical themes, were widely appreciated during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name Vitello appeared in historical records related to the Bourbon dynasty in Naples and Sicily. Carlo Vitello (1725-1790) was a nobleman and military officer who served in the Neapolitan army during the reign of King Charles III.

Throughout its history, the surname Vitello has been associated with various professions, including agriculture, arts, literature, and military service. While its exact origins may be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread to other regions and countries, reflecting the movement and migration of people over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vitello

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

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

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