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

Vitz, 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 Vitz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vitz in America

Vitz is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vitz surname appeared 226 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 Vitz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vitz 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 Vitz

The surname Vitz originated in Germany during the late medieval period, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "vitz," which translates to "wit" or "humor," suggesting that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone known for their witty or humorous nature.

The name Vitz is most prominently associated with the region of Saxony in eastern Germany, where it first appeared in historical records. In the 14th century, the name is found in various municipal registers and legal documents from towns and cities across Saxony, such as Leipzig and Dresden.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Vitz was Hans Vitz, a merchant from Leipzig who lived in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the local trade guild and held a respected position within the city's economic affairs.

In the 15th century, the name Vitz also appeared in records from other parts of Germany, including Bavaria and the Rhineland region. This suggests that the name may have spread across different areas as a result of migration and trade.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, several notable individuals carried the surname Vitz. One such person was Johann Vitz (1592-1657), a Lutheran theologian and author from Saxony who wrote extensively on religious subjects.

Another prominent figure was Christoph Vitz (1618-1689), a German military officer who served in the Thirty Years' War and later became a respected military strategist and writer on tactics.

In the 18th century, the name Vitz can be found in various genealogical records and parish registers across Germany. One notable individual from this period was Friedrich Vitz (1745-1818), a German philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the field of pedagogy.

As the 19th century dawned, the surname Vitz continued to be represented in various professions and fields. Johann Vitz (1802-1876), a German composer and organist, made significant contributions to the world of music during this time.

Finally, in the early 20th century, one of the most notable individuals with the surname Vitz was Karl Vitz (1888-1956), a German architect known for his modern and innovative designs, particularly in residential and commercial buildings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vitz

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

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

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