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

Vittorio, 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 Vittorio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vittorio in America

Vittorio is the 43151st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vittorio surname appeared 501 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 Vittorio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vittorio 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 Vittorio

The surname "Vittorio" originates from Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Latin name "Victor," which means "conqueror" or "victor." This reflects the surname's connection to the Roman Empire and the victories achieved by its rulers and military leaders.

The name "Vittorio" was particularly prevalent in the central and northern regions of Italy, such as Tuscany, Umbria, and Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have been adopted by families who had ancestors who served in the Roman military or held positions of authority during the Roman era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Vittorio" appears in a medieval document from the city of Arezzo, dated around 1180. This document mentions a landowner named Pietro Vittorio, who owned a large estate in the surrounding countryside.

In the 13th century, the name "Vittorio" is found in the records of the city of Siena, where a prominent family bearing this surname played a significant role in the city's political and cultural life. One notable member was Guido Vittorio, a renowned poet and philosopher who lived from 1225 to 1292.

During the Renaissance period, the surname "Vittorio" gained further prominence. One of the most famous individuals with this last name was the architect and engineer Vittorio Ghiberti (1418-1496), who was responsible for designing and constructing the iconic Gates of Paradise for the Baptistery of Florence.

In the 16th century, the name "Vittorio" appeared in the records of the Venetian Republic, where a noble family with this surname held influential positions in the city's governance. One notable member was Vittorio Contarini (1510-1585), a diplomat and statesman who served as the Venetian ambassador to several European courts.

Another prominent figure with the surname "Vittorio" was the Italian mathematician and physicist Vittorio Alfieri (1749-1803), who made significant contributions to the fields of calculus and mechanics.

Throughout history, the surname "Vittorio" has been associated with individuals from various professions, including artists, writers, politicians, and military leaders. It remains a widely recognized name in Italy and in Italian communities around the world, reflecting its deep historical roots and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vittorio

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

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

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