Explore the Family Name Vita
The meaning of Vita
1. Italian and Spanish: from a female personal name, from Latin and Italian vita ‘life’. 2. Italian: from a short form of a personal name formed with the element vita (see 1 above), such as the omen or well-wishing names Bellavita and Bonavita. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Alfredo, Angelo, Domenic, Mario, Orlando, Salvatore, Angelina, Carmelo, Carmine, Clementina, Francesco, Giovanni, Leonardo, Ottavio, Santo. Spanish Edgardo, Eleazar, Ines, Juan, Manuel.
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How common is the last name Vita in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vita has seen a steady increase in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Vita was ranked as the 16,571st most common surname, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 15,806th spot, marking an improvement of 4.62 percent. The number of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 1,595 in 2000 to 1,842 in 2010, indicating a rise of 15.49 percent. Furthermore, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k also grew by 5.08 percent during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,571 | #15,806 | 4.62% |
| Count | 1,595 | 1,842 | 15.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.62 | 5.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vita
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a majority of those with the surname Vita identified as White, although there was a slight decline in this demographic from 84.14 percent in 2000 to 82.08 percent in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname saw noticeable growth of 23.91 percent, while the Asian/Pacific Islander representation showed a minimal decrease from 7.52 percent to 7.44 percent. Interestingly, the Black community started appearing in the Vita surname census in 2010, making up 2.12 percent of the total. However, those identifying with two or more races were not represented in the 2010 data, unlike in 2000 where they made up 2.13 percent. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.14% | 82.08% | -2.45% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.52% | 7.44% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 5.52% | 6.84% | 23.91% |
| Black | 0% | 2.12% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.13% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |