About Vitus
The surname Vitus is derived from the Latin name "Vitus," which means "life" or "alive." It is believed to have originated as a personal name given to someone born on the feast day of Saint Vitus, a Christian martyr who was venerated as the patron saint of dancers, actors, and epileptics. Over time, the name Vitus evolved into a surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Vitus can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in regions influenced by Latin or Roman culture.
The surname Vitus is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vitus based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Vitus is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Vitus in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Vitus using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.