Explore the Family Name Vitagliano
The meaning of Vitagliano
Italian (Campania and Calabria): from the personal name Vitagliano, a dialect variant of Vitaliano, from the Latin name Vitalianus, a derivative of Vitalis (see Vitale). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Luigi, Salvatore, Aldo, Alessio, Biagio, Bruna, Domenico, Gaetano, Gennaro, Giuseppe, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Vitagliano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vitagliano has seen a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,481st most popular surname, with a total count of 755 bearers. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 30,980 and the count dropped marginally to 750. This represents a change of -5.08 in rank and -0.66 in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 10.71, going from 0.28 to 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,481 | #30,980 | -5.08% |
| Count | 755 | 750 | -0.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.25 | -10.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vitagliano
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Vitagliano surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.67 over the decade. In 2000, 94.7% of Vitaglianos were White, and this figure rose to 95.33% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic made up the second largest group, although their percentage fell from 4.11 to 3.47 over the same period. Meanwhile, there was a minor representation of those identifying with two or more races, which saw a decrease from 0.93 to 0.67. There were no reported instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 95.33% | 0.67% |
| Hispanic | 4.11% | 3.47% | -15.57% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 0.67% | -27.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |