Explore the Family Name Vivirito
The meaning of Vivirito
Italian (Sicily): 1. nickname from Sicilian vivirito ‘vigorous’, ‘strong’. 2. alternatively, a habitational name for someone from any of various minor places in Sicily named Biviere, from Sicilian bbiveri, viveri ‘small natural lake’ (from French vivier ‘fish pond’, from Latin vivarium). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Battista, Ignazio, Sal, Salvatore, Santo.
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How common is the last name Vivirito in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vivirito has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. Ranked 51,680th in 2000, it fell to 54,864th by 2010, marking a decrease of 6.16%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also decreased marginally from 378 to 375 during the same period. As a result, the proportion of people named Vivirito per 100,000 reduced by 7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,680 | #54,864 | -6.16% |
| Count | 378 | 375 | -0.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vivirito
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes for those carrying the Vivirito name from 2000 to 2010. The majority identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.77% to 93.07%. In contrast, the percentage identifying as Hispanic increased significantly from 2.38% to 5.07%. The census for both years showed no Vivirito's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, there was a small percentage (1.33%) that identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.77% | 93.07% | -2.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.38% | 5.07% | 113.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |