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

Vittitoe, 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 Vittitoe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vittitoe in America

Vittitoe is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vittitoe surname appeared 349 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 Vittitoe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vittitoe 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 Vittitoe

The surname VITTITOE is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the county of Worcestershire, England, where it was derived from an ancient Anglo-Saxon place name. The name is a combination of the Old English words "wyrt," meaning a plant or herb, and "hoh," referring to a ridge or hill. Thus, VITTITOE likely referred to someone who lived near a herb-covered ridge or hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a tenant named Witehou is listed as holding lands in Worcestershire. This entry is thought to be an early spelling variation of the modern VITTITOE surname. Other early spellings include Wytehowe, Wyttehowe, and Wittitoe, reflecting the phonetic changes and regional variations in pronunciation over time.

Notable historical figures bearing the VITTITOE name include Sir William Vittitoe (1527-1598), a prominent landowner and member of the gentry in Worcestershire during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Another individual of note is Richard Vittitoe (1642-1712), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of Bristol, who was known for his philanthropic endeavors.

In the 18th century, a family of VITTITOEs settled in the American colonies, with John Vittitoe (1723-1802) being one of the earliest recorded arrivals. He established a farm in Virginia and played a role in the Revolutionary War as a member of the local militia.

Moving into the 19th century, Mary Ann Vittitoe (1829-1892) gained recognition as a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in Ohio. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote educational opportunities for girls and women.

Throughout history, the VITTITOE name has been associated with various occupations and professions, from landowners and merchants to educators and military personnel. While the name may have originated from a humble description of one's dwelling place, it has since gained a rich and diverse legacy across multiple generations and geographic regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vittitoe

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

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

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