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UK surname

Vitali

An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "vitalis" meaning life or lively.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Vitali surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 115, ranked #28,348, up from #33,721 in 1881.

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

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Vitali is 115 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5650.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

115

2016, ranked #28,348

Peak year

2013

115 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Vitali had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 115 in 2016, ranked #28,348.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 21 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Vitali surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Vitali surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Vitali 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
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 13 #33,099
1901 historical 15 #32,383
1911 historical 21 #31,179
1997 modern 63 #31,335
1998 modern 61 #31,841
1999 modern 61 #31,971
2000 modern 63 #31,829
2001 modern 59 #32,080
2002 modern 69 #31,527
2003 modern 69 #31,587
2004 modern 80 #30,679
2005 modern 86 #30,094
2006 modern 89 #30,027
2007 modern 86 #30,808
2008 modern 76 #32,279
2009 modern 80 #32,277
2010 modern 91 #31,497
2011 modern 93 #31,169
2012 modern 110 #28,514
2013 modern 115 #28,176
2014 modern 113 #28,779
2015 modern 113 #28,645
2016 modern 115 #28,348

Geography

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Where Vitalis 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 Wiltshire, Brent, Torridge and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Wiltshire 007 Wiltshire
2 Brent 024 Brent
3 Torridge 003 Torridge
4 Kensington and Chelsea 013 Kensington and Chelsea
5 Kensington and Chelsea 020 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Vitali

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Vitali

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Vitali, 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 Vitali surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Vitali 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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Vitali is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Vitali 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

Vitali falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Vitali is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

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

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Vitali

The surname Vitali originates from Italy and dates back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Latin personal name Vitalis, meaning "life" or "lively." The name was initially given as a nickname to individuals who possessed a vibrant and energetic personality.

Vitali was a relatively common surname in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern areas such as Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardy. It is also found in historical records from central and southern Italy, indicating its widespread distribution across the country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Vitali surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the city of Bologna. In a document dated 1276, a certain Giacomo Vitali was mentioned as a landowner and prominent citizen of the city.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in the Florentine Codex, a historical manuscript chronicling the noble families of Florence. The Vitali family was listed among the influential lineages of the time, suggesting their social and economic standing within the city.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals with the surname Vitali gained recognition in various fields. Alessandro Vitali (1599-1670) was a renowned painter from Urbino, known for his religious works and portraits. His contemporaries included the composer Giovanni Battista Vitali (1632-1692), who served as the Kapellmeister at the court of the Dukes of Modena.

In the 18th century, Girolamo Vitali (1749-1825) was a celebrated architect from Bologna. He designed numerous churches, palaces, and public buildings throughout Italy, leaving a lasting architectural legacy.

Another notable figure was the mathematician Giuseppe Vitali (1875-1932), who made significant contributions to the field of measure theory and set theory. He is particularly renowned for the Vitali set, a remarkable example in real analysis.

Throughout history, the Vitali surname has been associated with various places and regions in Italy. For instance, the town of Vitali in the province of Parma, as well as the village of Vitali in the municipality of Montecorvino Pugliano, both derive their names from the surname.

These examples illustrate the rich history and widespread presence of the Vitali surname across Italy, spanning various professions, artistic disciplines, and geographic locations.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Vitali families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Vitali 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. Middlesex leads with 2 Vitalis recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Pancras London in Middlesex leads with 1 Vitalis recorded in 1881 and an index of 64.52x.

Place Total Index
St Pancras London 1 64.52x
Westminster St 1 1428.57x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Bertha 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Egideo 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 Vitali households.

FAQ

Vitali surname: questions and answers

How common was the Vitali surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Vitali surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Vitali surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 115 in 2016. That gives Vitali a modern rank of #28,348.

What does the Vitali surname mean?

An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "vitalis" meaning life or lively.

What does the Vitali map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Vitali 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.