Explore the Family Name Vitullo
The meaning of Vitullo
Italian: probably from a pet form of the personal name Vito. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Florio, Antonio, Carmel, Mauro, Onofrio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Vitullo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, in terms of popularity, the surname Vitullo ranked 32,823 in 2000 and slightly fell to 33,280 in 2010. This represents a decrease of 1.39%. However, the count for this surname increased over the decade, from 659 in 2000 to 687 in 2010, marking an increase of 4.25%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 4.17%, moving from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,823 | #33,280 | -1.39% |
| Count | 659 | 687 | 4.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vitullo
On the aspect of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, in 2000, 96.36% of those with the surname Vitullo identified as White. This percentage dropped slightly to 95.34% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics within this surname group increased marginally from 2.73% in 2000 to 2.77% in 2010. The data also shows that there was no representation of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native among individuals with this surname in either year. Interestingly, in 2010, 1.31% identified as belonging to two or more ethnicities, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.36% | 95.34% | -1.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.73% | 2.77% | 1.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |