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

Vitt, 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 Vitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vitt in America

Vitt is the 31689th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vitt surname appeared 729 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 Vitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vitt 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 Vitt

The surname Vitt originated in Italy, with its earliest known roots dating back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "vita," meaning "life," suggesting a connection to an ancestor with a notable or vibrant life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vitt name appears in a Venetian municipal record from 1278, referring to a merchant named Giovanni Vitt. This document provides evidence of the surname's presence in the bustling trade centers of northern Italy during the medieval period.

In the 15th century, the name Vitt appeared in several Italian renaissance manuscripts, including a reference to a renowned artist, Matteo Vitt (1425-1499), whose frescoes adorned churches throughout Florence and Siena.

As the surname spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Vitt, Vitte, and Vitti. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and linguistic adaptations.

One notable bearer of the Vitt name was the Italian philosopher and theologian, Girolamo Vitt (1516-1592), who played a significant role in the Counter-Reformation and was a prominent figure at the Council of Trent.

In the 18th century, the Vitt surname gained prominence in France, where a renowned military commander, General Pierre Vitt (1738-1812), distinguished himself during the Napoleonic Wars. His military exploits earned him the title of Comte (Count) and a place in the annals of French military history.

Another influential figure bearing the Vitt surname was the German composer and conductor, Hans Vitt (1858-1927), whose orchestral works and operas were widely performed throughout Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

While the surname Vitt has its roots in Italy, it has since spread across Europe and beyond, with notable individuals carrying the name in various fields, including art, philosophy, military, and music.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vitt

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

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

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