Explore the Family Name Vitzthum
The meaning of Vitzthum
German: status name for a governor or manager, from Latin vice domini or Vicedominus (‘instead of the lord’).
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How common is the last name Vitzthum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Vitzthum saw a slight decrease in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name dropped from 74,398 to 77,012, marking a -3.51% change. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname rose slightly from 242 to 249, reflecting a 2.89% increase. The proportion of individuals with the Vitzthum surname per 100,000 people also decreased by -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,398 | #77,012 | -3.51% |
| Count | 242 | 249 | 2.89% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vitzthum
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that those with the Vitzthum surname predominantly identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 98.35% identified as White, and this figure increased to 99.20% in 2010, marking a 0.86% change. No significant changes were reported for other ethnicities including Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.35% | 99.2% | 0.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |