Explore the Family Name Sita
The meaning of Sita
1. Italian: from the dialect term sita ‘arrow, shaft; plowshare’, presumably used for a maker or user of such items. Alternatively, it may be related to the term sitare ‘exude a bad smell’. 2. Italian (southern): from Greek sēta ‘sieve’, probably applied to a sieve maker. 3. Americanized form of Hungarian Szita. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gino, Angelo, Carlo, Constantino, Francesco, Sal.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sita in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Sita' saw a slight increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,174th most common surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 51,066th position — a change of 2.12 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 374 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, a growth rate of 9.09 percent. However, the proportion of people named Sita for every 100,000 residents remained consistent at 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #51,066 | 2.12% |
| Count | 374 | 408 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sita
Based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the ethnic make-up of those carrying the surname 'Sita' shifted during the same decade. Although the majority identity group remained white, decreasing slightly from 82.09 percent in 2000 to 78.92 percent in 2010, there were notable shifts within other ethnic categories. The percentage of people with this surname identifying as black increased significantly from 5.61 percent to 9.07 percent, a substantial change of 61.68 percent. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population experienced a rise of 20.92 percent from 5.88 percent to 7.11 percent. There was a decrease in the Asian/Pacific Islander category from 4.81 percent to 3.43 percent, and a slight decline in the category of two or more races from 1.60 percent to 1.47 percent. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained static at 0.00 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.09% | 78.92% | -3.86% |
| Black | 5.61% | 9.07% | 61.68% |
| Hispanic | 5.88% | 7.11% | 20.92% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.81% | 3.43% | -28.69% |
| Two or More Races | 1.6% | 1.47% | -8.12% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |