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

Vitulli, 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 Vitulli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vitulli in America

Vitulli is the 43285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vitulli surname appeared 499 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 Vitulli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vitulli 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 Vitulli

The surname Vitulli originates from Italy, with its origins dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, specifically in the areas around Naples and Salerno. The name is derived from the Latin word "vitulus," which means "calf" or "young bull."

In medieval times, surnames were often derived from occupations, nicknames, or physical attributes. The surname Vitulli likely referred to someone who worked with calves or cattle, such as a cattle herder or a farmer. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname given to someone who was considered strong and robust like a young bull.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Vitulli can be found in a document from the 12th century, which mentions a certain Giovanni Vitulli, a landowner in the town of Avellino, near Naples. In the 14th century, records show a Nicola Vitulli, a prominent merchant from the city of Salerno.

The name Vitulli has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. In the 16th century, Pietro Vitulli (1515-1590) was a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Naples. His work on Roman law and legal principles was widely influential during the Renaissance period.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname Vitulli was Antonio Vitulli (1673-1745), a Neapolitan painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning several churches in Naples and the surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Vitulli (1721-1789) was a celebrated composer and music teacher from Naples. He is credited with composing numerous operas and sacred works that were popular during the Baroque period.

The 19th century saw the rise of Vincenzo Vitulli (1827-1891), a prominent Italian politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and was known for his advocacy of liberal reforms and modernization of the Italian state.

Lastly, in the 20th century, Gino Vitulli (1919-2004) was a renowned Italian architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces in cities across Italy, including Naples and Rome.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vitulli

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

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

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