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

Hiti, 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 Hiti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hiti in America

Hiti is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hiti surname appeared 110 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 Hiti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hiti 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 Hiti

The surname HITI has its origins in Estonia, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Estonian word "hiit," which referred to a pagan sacred site or grove. These sites were often located in wooded areas and served as places of worship for ancient Estonian tribes.

In the Middle Ages, many Estonian families adopted surnames based on their geographic location or proximity to significant landmarks. The HITI surname likely emerged from individuals or families residing near a hiit, or sacred grove. This name would have initially been used as a descriptive identifier before becoming a hereditary surname.

Historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries mention individuals with variations of the HITI surname, such as Hittiman and Hitteson, indicating their association with a hiit. The earliest known record of the HITI surname itself dates back to 1412, when a farmer named Jaan HITI was mentioned in a land registry document from the village of Märjamaa in central Estonia.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the HITI surname appeared in various Estonian parish records and tax rolls. One notable bearer of the name was Mihkel HITI (1538-1612), a respected village elder and landowner in the region of Viljandi.

In the 18th century, the HITI surname spread beyond Estonia as individuals migrated to other parts of the Baltic region and Russia. Jaan HITI (1701-1778), a merchant from Tallinn, established a successful trading business in St. Petersburg and was one of the first Estonian settlers in the city.

Another prominent figure with the HITI surname was Kristjan HITI (1822-1892), a Lutheran pastor and educator who played a significant role in the Estonian national awakening movement. He advocated for the preservation of Estonian language and culture during the period of Russian imperial rule.

In the 19th century, the HITI surname also appeared in historical records from Finland, where some Estonian families had settled. One notable individual was Henrik HITI (1845-1917), a Finnish-Estonian businessman and industrialist who founded several successful enterprises in the timber and paper industries.

Over the centuries, the HITI surname has been associated with various professions, including farmers, merchants, clergy, and educators. While not an extremely common surname, it remains an integral part of Estonia's cultural heritage, reflecting the nation's ancient pagan roots and the enduring connection between people and the natural world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hiti

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

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

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