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UK surname

Vitale

Derived from the Italian word "vitale," meaning "life," signifying a lively or vigorous person.

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Vitale surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 205, ranked #19,250, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Broxbourne, Swindon and Wiltshire.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Vitale is 209 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 20400.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

205

2016, ranked #19,250

Peak year

2014

209 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Vitale had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 205 in 2016, ranked #19,250.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 12 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Vitale surname distribution map

The map shows where the Vitale surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Vitale surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Vitale over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 3 #32,890
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1891 historical 5 #33,939
1901 historical 6 #33,591
1911 historical 12 #32,302
1997 modern 118 #24,423
1998 modern 137 #22,922
1999 modern 133 #23,487
2000 modern 137 #23,048
2001 modern 132 #23,230
2002 modern 148 #22,087
2003 modern 149 #21,766
2004 modern 154 #21,432
2005 modern 147 #22,057
2006 modern 148 #22,111
2007 modern 153 #21,912
2008 modern 164 #21,137
2009 modern 168 #21,290
2010 modern 166 #21,941
2011 modern 164 #21,900
2012 modern 196 #19,463
2013 modern 205 #19,218
2014 modern 209 #19,128
2015 modern 205 #19,269
2016 modern 205 #19,250

Geography

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Where Vitales are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Broxbourne, Swindon, Wiltshire and Herefordshire. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Broxbourne 005 Broxbourne
2 Swindon 015 Swindon
3 Wiltshire 004 Wiltshire
4 Herefordshire 022 Herefordshire, County of
5 Swindon 013 Swindon

Forenames

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First names often paired with Vitale

These lists show first names that appear often with the Vitale surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Vitale

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Vitale, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Vitale surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Vitale household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Vitale is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Vitale is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Vitale falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Vitale is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Vitale, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Vitale

The surname Vitale originated from Italy, with its roots dating back to ancient Roman times. The name is derived from the Latin word "vitalis," which means "life" or "lively." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone who exhibited a vibrant or energetic personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vitale surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a medieval cartulary from the Monastery of Cava in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in various forms, such as "Vitalis" and "Vitale," indicating its longevity and geographical spread across the Italian peninsula.

During the Middle Ages, the Vitale surname gained prominence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Campania, Puglia, and Sicily. Records from this period show that members of the Vitale family held positions of importance, including noblemen, merchants, and landowners.

One notable figure from the 13th century was Vitale Michele, a renowned Sicilian jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge under the rule of Emperor Frederick II. His contributions to the legal system of the time were significant, and his works on Roman law were widely studied.

In the 14th century, the Vitale name appeared in the historical records of the Republic of Venice, where members of the family held influential positions in the city's governance and commerce. One such individual was Vitale Falier, a prominent Venetian merchant and diplomat who played a crucial role in establishing trade agreements with the Byzantine Empire.

As the centuries progressed, the Vitale surname continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond. In the 16th century, Giovanni Battista Vitale, a renowned architect from Palermo, Sicily, left his mark on the city's architectural landscape with his design of the Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, a beautiful Baroque church.

Another notable figure was Tommaso Vitale, a Neapolitan painter who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His works, showcasing the Baroque style, adorned many churches and palaces in Naples and its surrounding regions, earning him recognition as a skilled artist of his time.

The Vitale surname has also been associated with various place names across Italy, such as Vitale di Montecorvino in the province of Foggia, Puglia, and Vitale di Reggio Calabria in the region of Calabria. These place names likely originated from the presence of Vitale families in those areas, reflecting their influence and ties to the local communities.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Vitale families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Vitale surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Surrey leads with 1 Vitales recorded in 1881 and an index of 21.28x.

County Total Index
Surrey 1 21.28x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Camberwell in Surrey leads with 1 Vitales recorded in 1881 and an index of 161.29x.

Place Total Index
Camberwell 1 161.29x

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Vitale surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Gavazzurni 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Vitale households.

Occupation Count
Restaurant Manager 1

FAQ

Vitale surname: questions and answers

How common was the Vitale surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Vitale surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Vitale surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 205 in 2016. That gives Vitale a modern rank of #19,250.

What does the Vitale surname mean?

Derived from the Italian word "vitale," meaning "life," signifying a lively or vigorous person.

What does the Vitale map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Vitale bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.