Explore the Family Name Vitatoe
The meaning of Vitatoe
Variant of Vittitoe, a surname of French origin (see Veteto). It is found mainly in IN, KY, TN, and OH.
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How common is the last name Vitatoe in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vitatoe has seen a slight increase in the first decade of the 21st century. In the year 2000, the surname ranked 50,801 in terms of popularity and this rank improved to 48,995 in 2010, indicating an upward change of 3.56%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 11.4% over the same period, from 386 people in 2000 to 430 people in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Vitatoe per 100,000 increased by 7.14%, growing from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,801 | #48,995 | 3.56% |
| Count | 386 | 430 | 11.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vitatoe
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes between 2000 and 2010. Notably, the percentage of individuals identified as White with this surname decreased from 80.31% in 2000 to 74.42% in 2010, a decrease of 7.33%. People identified as Black showed an upward trend, increasing from 17.88% to 20.70%, a rise of 15.77%. Furthermore, new identifications emerged in 2010, with 2.33% of people identified as having two or more races and 2.09% identifying as Hispanic. However, there were no people identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.31% | 74.42% | -7.33% |
| Black | 17.88% | 20.7% | 15.77% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |