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

Vitola, 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 Vitola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vitola in America

Vitola is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vitola surname appeared 233 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 Vitola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vitola 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 Vitola

The surname Vitola is believed to have originated in Spain, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "vitola," which refers to a small cylindrical mold used in the production of cigars. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the tobacco industry or related trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vitola surname can be found in the archives of the city of Seville, where a certain Juan Vitola was documented as a tobacco merchant in the early 16th century. It is also worth noting that the name appears in several historical documents from the region of Extremadura, a prominent tobacco-growing area in Spain.

During the 17th century, the Vitola surname gained prominence in the Canary Islands, particularly on the island of Tenerife. Records indicate that a family bearing this name established themselves as prominent landowners and played a significant role in the local economy and governance.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Vitola surname was Bartolomé Vitola, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several voyages to the Americas. His contributions to cartography and navigation have been documented in various historical accounts of the era.

Another prominent individual with the Vitola surname was Mariana Vitola, a renowned painter and artist from Seville who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Her works, which often depicted religious themes and scenes from daily life, can be found in various museums and private collections throughout Spain.

In the 19th century, the Vitola surname gained further recognition with the birth of José Vitola, a renowned Spanish writer and poet. His literary works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition, earned him widespread acclaim and a place in the annals of Spanish literature.

Throughout its history, the Vitola surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, ranging from tobacco merchants and landowners to artists, writers, and explorers. While its origins may be rooted in the tobacco industry, the name has transcended its original meaning and become a part of the rich cultural tapestry of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vitola

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

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

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