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

Gitch, 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 Gitch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gitch in America

Gitch is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gitch surname appeared 117 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 Gitch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gitch 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 Gitch

The surname GITCH has its origins in the Old English and Germanic languages, tracing back to the 9th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "gīc," meaning "restless" or "wandering," combined with the Old German suffix "-ling," indicating a person or lineage.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name GITCH can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Giccelinge," referring to a landowner in the county of Oxfordshire. This entry suggests that the name was well-established among the Anglo-Saxon population of England before the Norman Conquest.

During the Middle Ages, various spellings of the name emerged, including Gitchling, Gytchling, and Gytchlyng. These variations likely reflected regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling conventions at the time.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Geoffrey GITCH (1312-1378) was recorded as a respected scholar and clergyman in the city of York. He was known for his contributions to the study of theology and philosophy during that era.

Another notable bearer of the name was Margery GITCH (1425-1487), a landowner and entrepreneur from Lincolnshire. Historical records indicate that she was involved in the wool trade and played a significant role in the local economy.

Moving into the Renaissance period, the name GITCH appeared in several literary works, including William Shakespeare's play "The Merry Wives of Windsor," where a minor character bears the surname. This suggests that the name was well-known and recognized in Elizabethan England.

In the 17th century, Sir Thomas GITCH (1621-1689) was a respected military leader who served under Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War. He was renowned for his bravery and strategic acumen on the battlefield.

Another figure of note was Elizabeth GITCH (1745-1823), a prominent philanthropist and advocate for women's education. She established several schools and educational initiatives in her native county of Somerset, leaving a lasting impact on the region.

As the centuries progressed, the surname GITCH continued to spread across various regions of England and beyond, with some individuals emigrating to other parts of the British Empire and eventually to other parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gitch

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

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

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