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

Vitucci, 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 Vitucci surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vitucci in America

Vitucci is the 37391st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vitucci surname appeared 596 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 Vitucci.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vitucci 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 Vitucci

The surname Vitucci has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "vitulus," which means "calf." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a cattle breeder or someone involved in the cattle trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the Vitucci surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Campania and Lazio in central and southern Italy. In particular, the name appears in records from the city of Naples and surrounding areas, indicating that this is where the surname first emerged.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Vitucci name was Giambattista Vitucci, a renowned painter from Naples who lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His artistic works, including religious paintings and frescoes, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Gaetano Vitucci, an Italian philosopher and theologian born in Naples in 1637. He was a prominent scholar and authored several influential works on moral philosophy and theology during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Vitucci family gained prominence in the region of Abruzzo, particularly in the town of Sulmona. One of the most famous members of this branch was Antonio Vitucci (1723-1802), a highly respected lawyer and judge who served in the courts of the Kingdom of Naples.

The name Vitucci can also be traced back to the small town of Vitucci, located in the province of Reggio Calabria in southern Italy. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have originated from this particular location, which could have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the name over time.

Throughout its history, the Vitucci surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Vitucci, Vituzzi, Vituccio, and Vituccia, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different parts of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vitucci

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

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

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