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

Vitolo, 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 Vitolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vitolo in America

Vitolo is the 29447th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vitolo surname appeared 802 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 Vitolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vitolo 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 Vitolo

The surname Vitolo is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and the Campania region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vitolo can be found in the historical records of the Kingdom of Naples, dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "vitello," which means "calf" or "veal." This suggests that the surname may have been initially adopted by individuals involved in cattle farming or the meat trade.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giacomo Vitolo was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the artisans and craftsmen of the city of Naples. This document provides insights into the potential occupational origins of the Vitolo surname, indicating that it may have been associated with skilled professions such as leatherworking or carpentry.

The Vitolo name also appears in several historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries, including property records and legal contracts. One such document, dated 1487, mentions a Guglielmo Vitolo, a landowner from the town of Avellino in the Campania region.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Antonio Vitolo (1599-1671) gained recognition as a renowned painter and architect in Naples. His works, including frescoes and architectural designs, can still be found in various churches and historical buildings throughout the city.

Another prominent individual with the Vitolo surname was Vincenzo Vitolo (1742-1812), a distinguished lawyer and judge who served in the judicial system of the Kingdom of Naples during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

During the 19th century, the Vitolo name gained further recognition with the birth of Raffaele Vitolo (1856-1924), a prominent Italian politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held influential positions in the government of the time.

In the 20th century, the Vitolo surname continued to be represented by notable figures, such as Arturo Vitolo (1920-2005), a respected Italian writer and journalist who contributed significantly to the literary landscape of his time.

While the Vitolo surname has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread to various parts of the country and even beyond, carried by individuals who have migrated or descended from the original Vitolo families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vitolo

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

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

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