Explore the Family Name Viteri
The meaning of Viteri
Basque: Castilianized form of Biteri, a habitational name from a place so named in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Blanca, Carlos, Diego, Jaime, Pablo, Cesar, Consuelo, Galo, Gonzalo, Jose, Juan, Julio.
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How common is the last name Viteri in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Viteri" has seen significant growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,150 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had moved up to rank 22,158 - an improvement of 18.39%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 838 in 2000 to 1,166 in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 39.14%. As a result, the proportion of people named Viteri per 100,000 population increased by 29.03% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,150 | #22,158 | 18.39% |
| Count | 838 | 1,166 | 39.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.4 | 29.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Viteri
Analyzing the ethnicity associated with the surname Viteri, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see that it is primarily associated with the Hispanic community. In 2000, 87.71% of those with this last name identified as Hispanic; this figure rose slightly to 88.25% by 2010. The percentage of individuals with the surname Viteri identifying as White remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 11.46% in 2000 to 11.41% in 2010. There was no change observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.71% | 88.25% | 0.62% |
| White | 11.46% | 11.41% | -0.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |