Find out how popular the last name Atcitty is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Atcitty.

Atcitty, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Atcitty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Atcitty in America

Atcitty is the 60045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Atcitty surname appeared 336 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Atcitty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Atcitty to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Atcitty

The surname ATCITTY originates from the Navajo Nation, an indigenous group located in the southwestern United States. The name has its roots in the Navajo language, where it is believed to have been derived from the word "atsidí," meaning "salt water" or "ocean." This suggests that the name may have been associated with groups or individuals who lived near coastal regions or had a connection to the sea.

Records of the ATCITTY surname can be traced back to the late 18th and early 19th centuries, when the Navajo people began adopting European-style surnames. Many Navajo surnames were based on geographical features, clan affiliations, or personal characteristics, reflecting the cultural traditions and values of the Navajo people.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the ATCITTY name appears in the records of the Spanish colonial administration in New Mexico, which governed parts of the Navajo homeland during that time period. However, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have varied due to the influence of Spanish transliteration.

Notable individuals with the surname ATCITTY include:

1. Hosteen ATCITTY (c. 1800s), a respected Navajo leader and diplomat who played a significant role in negotiating peace treaties with the United States government in the mid-19th century.
2. Etsitty ATCITTY (1882-1967), a skilled Navajo weaver and artisan whose works were exhibited in museums and galleries across the United States.
3. John ATCITTY (1920-2009), a World War II veteran and advocate for Navajo veterans' rights, who received the Congressional Gold Medal for his service.
4. Luci ATCITTY (born 1946), a pioneering Navajo artist and educator who has exhibited her work internationally and received numerous awards for her contributions to Native American art.
5. Peterson ATCITTY (born 1975), a contemporary Navajo filmmaker and visual artist whose works explore themes of identity, heritage, and environmental justice.

Throughout its history, the ATCITTY surname has been associated with the Navajo Nation and its rich cultural traditions. While the specific origins of the name may be uncertain, it remains an important part of the linguistic and genealogical heritage of the Navajo people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Atcitty

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Atcitty.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Atcitty was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Atcitty has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Atcitty was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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