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

Vitko, 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 Vitko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vitko in America

Vitko is the 50960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vitko surname appeared 409 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 Vitko.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vitko 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 Vitko

The surname Vitko is of Slovak origin, originating in central Europe during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old Slavic word "vit", meaning "life" or "victory", combined with the diminutive suffix "-ko", indicating a smaller or endearing form. This suggests the name may have initially referred to a child or a person of small stature.

One of the earliest known references to the name Vitko can be found in a 14th century manuscript from the region of present-day Slovakia, where it was recorded as "Vytko". This variation in spelling highlights the fluidity of surnames during that era, as they were often altered based on local dialects and scribal errors.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the surname Vitko was Mikuláš Vitko, a Slovak poet and humanist born in 1535. His works, which included satirical pieces critiquing societal issues, were influential during the Renaissance period in the region.

Another prominent individual was Ján Vitko, a Slovak military officer and resistance fighter during World War II. Born in 1913, he played a crucial role in the Slovak National Uprising against the Nazi regime and was later honored with the title of Hero of the Soviet Union.

In the realm of sports, Vladimír Vitko, a Slovak ice hockey player born in 1951, gained recognition for his achievements on the national team. He represented Czechoslovakia at multiple Olympic Games and World Championships, winning numerous medals throughout his career.

Turning to the arts, Július Vitko, a Slovak painter and graphic artist, left a lasting impact on the cultural landscape. Born in 1930, his works often depicted themes of nature and rural life, capturing the essence of Slovak traditions and landscapes.

While the surname Vitko may have originated in Slovakia, it has since spread to other regions, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe, due to migration and cultural exchanges over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vitko

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

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

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