Explore the Family Name Sitzman
The meaning of Sitzman
1. Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sitzer. 2. Americanized form of German Sitzmann.
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How common is the last name Sitzman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sitzman saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Sitzman ranked as the 24,083rd most popular surname in the United States, slipping down to the 25,226th position by 2010 - a change of approximately 4.75%. Despite this, the actual count of individuals bearing the name increased slightly from 977 to 982 during the same period. However, when adjusted for population growth, the proportion of individuals with the Sitzman surname per 100,000 people decreased by about 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,083 | #25,226 | -4.75% |
| Count | 977 | 982 | 0.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.33 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sitzman
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed some changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Sitzman. In 2000, the vast majority (97.85%) of Sitzmans identified as White, a figure that slightly dropped to 96.74% by 2010. The Hispanic representation almost doubled from 0.82% to 1.53% over the decade. Those identifying with two or more races also saw a moderate increase, from 0.51% to 0.61%. Remarkably, there was no reported Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2010, down from 0.61% in 2000, while a new appearance of American Indian and Alaskan Native representation emerged in 2010 at 0.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 96.74% | -1.13% |
| Hispanic | 0.82% | 1.53% | 86.59% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.71% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.51% | 0.61% | 19.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |