Explore the Family Name Sitz
The meaning of Sitz
German: 1. from Sizzo, a short form of an ancient Germanic compound personal name formed with sigi ‘victory’ as the first element. 2. nickname for someone who owned a house, residence (mainly including land), from Middle High German siz ‘seat, domicile’.
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How common is the last name Sitz in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Sitz" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,727 in popularity and by 2010, it moved to a rank of 22,301, a decrease of 2.64%. However, the number of people carrying the name increased from 1,117 in 2000 to 1,156 in 2010, showing a growth of 3.49%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people shrank from 0.41 to 0.39 during this decade, indicating a slight decline of 4.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,727 | #22,301 | -2.64% |
| Count | 1,117 | 1,156 | 3.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.41 | 0.39 | -4.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sitz
In terms of ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census, those identifying as White with the surname Sitz saw a minor increase of 0.97% from 93.55% in 2000 to 94.46% in 2010. Meanwhile, individuals reporting as Hispanic experienced a decrease from 4.21% to 3.46%, a drop of 17.81%. The representation of the surname within those reporting two or more ethnic identities grew by 34.48%, moving from 1.16% to 1.56%. There were no significant changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 94.46% | 0.97% |
| Hispanic | 4.21% | 3.46% | -17.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.16% | 1.56% | 34.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.54% | 0% | 0% |