Explore the Family Name Vitelli
The meaning of Vitelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Vitello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Rocco, Angelo, Carmine, Dario, Enrico, Francesco, Gennaro, Luigi, Sal, Salvatore, Serafino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vitelli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vitelli showed slight fluctuations between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname Vitelli ranked 23,350 in popularity and had a count of 1,016. By 2010, it dropped slightly in rank to 23,725, however, the count increased to 1,067, indicating a growth rate of 5.02%. The proportion per 100,000 people also dwindled by 5.26%, from 0.38 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,350 | #23,725 | -1.61% |
| Count | 1,016 | 1,067 | 5.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vitelli
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Vitelli. While there were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or Black ethnicities for this surname in both 2000 and 2010, the White ethnicity, which was dominant at 97.24% in 2000, slightly decreased to 95.31% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races rose significantly, from 0.69% in 2000 to 1.50% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also saw an increase of 65.24% over the decade, rising from 1.87% to 3.09%. The American Indian and Alaska Native category remained constant at 0.00% in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 95.31% | -1.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 3.09% | 65.24% |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 1.5% | 117.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |