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

Vitrano, 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 Vitrano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vitrano in America

Vitrano is the 32710th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vitrano surname appeared 702 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 Vitrano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vitrano 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 Vitrano

The surname Vitrano has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily, dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "vitrum," meaning "glass," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this name may have been involved in glassmaking or lived near a glassworks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vitrano name dates back to the 13th century, when a nobleman named Guglielmo Vitrano was mentioned in a legal document from the city of Palermo in 1274. This document indicates that the Vitrano family had already established itself as a prominent lineage in Sicily by that time.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, several members of the Vitrano family were noted for their achievements in various fields. Pietro Vitrano (1320-1389) was a respected scholar and philosopher who authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics. His contemporary, Giovanni Vitrano (1335-1412), was a skilled architect who oversaw the construction of several churches and public buildings in Palermo.

In the 16th century, the Vitrano name gained further prominence with the exploits of Francesco Vitrano (1502-1578), a renowned naval commander who played a crucial role in defending Sicily from Ottoman invasions. His bravery and strategic brilliance earned him the respect of his peers and the gratitude of the Sicilian people.

The 17th century saw the birth of Vincenzo Vitrano (1612-1681), a celebrated artist whose masterful frescoes and paintings adorned many churches and palaces throughout Sicily. His works are still admired today for their intricate details and vibrant colors.

Another noteworthy bearer of the Vitrano name was Giuseppe Vitrano (1786-1859), a prominent jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Sicily. His published works on civil law and jurisprudence were highly influential and widely cited by legal professionals of his time.

Throughout the centuries, the Vitrano name has been associated with various localities in Sicily, such as the towns of Alcamo, Bagheria, and Monreale, where branches of the Vitrano family have resided for generations. The name has also been recorded with slight spelling variations, such as Vitrani or Vitranu, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas within Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vitrano

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

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

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