Explore the Family Name Sterritt
The meaning of Sterritt
Irish (Down and Antrim): variant of Starrett.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sterritt in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Sterritt has seen a significant decline in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,916th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, its rank had dropped to 84,748, reflecting a decrease of 41.44%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also fell during this period from 315 to 221, marking a reduction of 29.84%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Sterritt per 100,000 residents decreased by 41.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #84,748 | -41.44% |
| Count | 315 | 221 | -29.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.07 | -41.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sterritt
In regard to ethnic identity, again referring to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Sterritt surname is overwhelmingly associated with people who identify as White. In 2000, 94.6% of those with the Sterritt last name identified as White, and this figure marginally increased to 95.02% in 2010. There was a small percentage (1.9%) in 2000 that identified with two or more races, but no such report was made in 2010. No individuals with the surname Sterritt identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.6% | 95.02% | 0.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.9% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |