Explore the Family Name Sittig
The meaning of Sittig
German: 1. nickname from Middle High German sitic ‘well-mannered’. 2. nickname for a loud or talkative person, from Middle High German sitich ‘parrot’. 3. from the personal name Sitto, a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with sigi ‘victory’ as the first element. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Sittig in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sittig slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 26,538th in 2000 and fell to 27,002nd in 2010, a change of -1.75%. However, the actual number of people carrying this surname increased from 864 in 2000 to 898 in 2010, a growth of 3.94%. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people declined by 6.25% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,538 | #27,002 | -1.75% |
| Count | 864 | 898 | 3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sittig
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Sittig identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight dip from 96.06% to 95.77%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw decreases of 18.84% and 4.31% respectively. On the other hand, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic experienced an increase of 23.46%. Furthermore, in 2010, a new category emerged among Sittigs: those identifying as belonging to two or more races. Unfortunately, information regarding individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.06% | 95.77% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.62% | 2% | 23.46% |
| Black | 1.16% | 1.11% | -4.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.69% | 0.56% | -18.84% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |