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

Bitsinnie, 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 Bitsinnie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bitsinnie in America

Bitsinnie is the 156044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bitsinnie surname appeared 104 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 Bitsinnie.

The history of the last name Bitsinnie

The surname BITSINNIE has its origins in the Navajo Nation, an indigenous group in the Southwestern United States. The name is believed to have emerged in the late 18th or early 19th century, derived from the Navajo language.

The Navajo people have a long-standing tradition of using descriptive names or nicknames, often based on physical characteristics, personality traits, or notable events. BITSINNIE is thought to be a combination of the Navajo words "bits" meaning "a small piece" and "nnie" meaning "little one," potentially referring to a small or petite person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BITSINNIE surname can be found in the records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, which began keeping detailed records of Native American names and families in the late 19th century. Although these records were not always accurate or complete, they provide a glimpse into the early usage of the name.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several notable individuals with the BITSINNIE surname emerged. One was Hastiin Bitsinnie, a respected Navajo leader and negotiator who played a crucial role in the negotiations between the Navajo Nation and the U.S. government over land rights and treaties in the early 1900s. He was born around 1865 and passed away in the 1930s.

Another prominent figure was Atsah Bitsinnie, a renowned Navajo weaver and artist who helped preserve and promote traditional Navajo weaving techniques. She lived from approximately 1880 to 1970 and her work is featured in several museums and private collections.

In more recent history, Frank Bitsinnie was a Navajo code talker during World War II, utilizing the Navajo language to transmit coded messages for the United States military. He was born in 1920 and passed away in 2008, having received numerous honors for his service.

Nita Bitsinnie, born in the 1940s, is a respected Navajo educator and advocate for Native American rights. She has been involved in various educational and cultural initiatives, working to preserve and promote Navajo language and traditions.

Lastly, Luci Tapahonso, born in 1953, is a renowned Navajo poet and author who often incorporates elements of Navajo culture and traditions into her work. She has received numerous awards and accolades for her literary contributions.

While the BITSINNIE surname is relatively uncommon outside of the Navajo Nation, it holds significant cultural and historical significance within the Navajo community, reflecting the rich traditions and resilience of this indigenous group.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bitsinnie

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

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 Bitsinnie 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.

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

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