Explore the Family Name Vittum
The meaning of Vittum
Altered form of French Vieuxtemps: apparently a nickname meaning literally ‘old-time’. The surname Vieuxtemps is very rare in France; it is, however, also found in Belgium.
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How common is the last name Vittum in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Vittum has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Vittum was ranked 66,274th in terms of commonality among surnames, but by 2010, it had slipped to 69,392nd. Despite the fall in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Vittum surname increased slightly from 279 in 2000 to 283 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #69,392 | -4.7% |
| Count | 279 | 283 | 1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vittum
Focusing on ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that most bearers of the Vittum surname identify as White, accounting for 97.49% in 2000 and 96.82% in 2010. The data also shows a small emergence of multiracial identification within this surname group between 2000 and 2010, rising to 1.77%. However, no Vittums identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 96.82% | -0.69% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |