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

Vittini, 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 Vittini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vittini in America

Vittini is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vittini surname appeared 154 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 Vittini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vittini 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 Vittini

The surname VITTINI has its origins in Italy, emerging during the medieval period. It likely derived from the Italian word "vitto," meaning sustenance or provisions, potentially indicating an ancestor's occupation as a purveyor of food or a connection to agriculture.

The earliest recorded instances of the VITTINI surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. Historical records from this era, including municipal archives and church registries, reveal individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Vittino, Vittini, and Vittini.

One notable mention of the VITTINI name is found in the "Libro dei Conti" (Book of Accounts) of the Florentine merchant Bindo di Cione del Frate, dated 1325. This document lists a transaction involving a certain Guido Vittini, suggesting that the family may have been involved in trade or commercial activities during that time.

In the 15th century, the VITTINI surname gained prominence in the city of Lucca, where a branch of the family established itself. Historical documents from this period mention a Andrea Vittini (1421-1487), a skilled architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in Lucca, including the Church of San Frediano.

During the Renaissance, the VITTINI name continued to be associated with the arts and academia. Records from the University of Bologna mention a professor of law, Giovanni Battista Vittini (1481-1549), who taught at the prestigious institution and authored several treatises on legal matters.

Another noteworthy figure was Cesare Vittini (1596-1672), a renowned painter from the city of Ferrara. His works, which often depicted religious and mythological scenes, can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy, including the Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara.

As the centuries passed, the VITTINI surname spread to other regions of Italy, with branches of the family establishing themselves in cities such as Rome, Naples, and Milan. One notable individual from this period was Giovanni Vittini (1718-1792), a composer and violinist who served as the musical director at the court of the King of Sardinia in Turin.

Throughout its history, the VITTINI surname has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artisans, academics, and artists, contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vittini

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

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

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