Explore the Family Name Vitucci
The meaning of Vitucci
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the personal name Vituccio, a pet form of Vito. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Vito, Angelo, Antonio, Aldo, Carmine, Giuseppe, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Vitucci in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Vitucci saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Vitucci ranked as the 35,288th most common surname in the United States, with 604 occurrences. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 37,391, despite only a marginal decrease in count to 596. This represents a change of -5.96 in rank and a -1.32% difference in count over the decade. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also declined from 0.22 in 2000 to 0.20 in 2010, marking a -9.09% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,288 | #37,391 | -5.96% |
| Count | 604 | 596 | -1.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vitucci
Regarding ethnic identity, the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Vitucci identify as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.69% of Vituccis identified as White, a figure that slightly decreased to 96.48% by 2010. The ethnicity showing the most significant growth was Hispanic, rising from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010, which is an increase of 26.63%. Notably, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 96.48% | -0.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.52% | 26.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |