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

Bitsie, 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 Bitsie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bitsie in America

Bitsie is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bitsie surname appeared 148 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 Bitsie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bitsie 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 Bitsie

The surname "BITSIE" is of English origin, and it first emerged in the late 16th century. The name is derived from the Old English word "byttse," which means "a small bit or piece." It is believed that the name was initially used as a nickname for someone who was small or petite in stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "BITSIE" can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Islington, London, where a Richard Bitsie was christened in 1598. The name also appeared in the Protestation Returns of 1641-1642, which were a series of documents recording the loyalty of citizens to the Protestant religion during the English Civil War.

In the 17th century, the name "BITSIE" was primarily concentrated in the counties of Middlesex and Essex, near London. It is possible that the name may have originated from a place name, such as a village or hamlet, but no definitive evidence has been found to support this theory.

One notable person with the surname "BITSIE" was Sir William Bitsie (1620-1688), a wealthy merchant and landowner in London. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and served as an alderman in the City of London.

Another individual of historical significance was Elizabeth Bitsie (1674-1743), a Quaker preacher who traveled extensively throughout England and the American colonies, spreading her religious beliefs. Her journals and letters provide valuable insights into the life and experiences of a dissenting woman in the 18th century.

In the 19th century, the name "BITSIE" was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Staffordshire. One notable figure from this period was John Bitsie (1812-1891), a renowned botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of British flora and fauna.

Another noteworthy individual was Mary Bitsie (1838-1912), a pioneer in the field of women's education. She founded one of the first girls' schools in London and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.

The name "BITSIE" also appeared in historical records in the United States, particularly in the New England region, where several families with this surname settled in the 17th and 18th centuries. One prominent figure was Samuel Bitsie (1765-1842), a soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later became a respected community leader in Massachusetts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bitsie

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

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 Bitsie 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 Bitsie 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 Bitsie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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