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

Ith, 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 Ith surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ith in America

Ith is the 58604th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ith surname appeared 346 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 Ith.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ith 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 Ith

The surname Ith originates from Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "itz," meaning "edge" or "border," possibly referring to someone who lived near a forest's edge or a town's outskirts.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Konrad Itz, a landowner in the region of Hesse, mentioned in records from the year 1275. The name also appeared in the Codex Diplomaticus Anhaltinus, a collection of historical documents from the former Principality of Anhalt, where it was spelled as "Itz" and "Itz."

During the 14th century, the name began to spread across various regions of Germany, with variations in spelling emerging, such as "Itz," "Itze," and "Itz." In the town of Halberstadt, records from 1387 mention a certain Hans Itz, a merchant who traded in textiles.

The earliest known instance of the spelling "Ith" can be traced back to the 16th century, in the city of Nuremberg. A census record from 1538 lists a family headed by Jörg Ith, a master blacksmith. This spelling variation is believed to have been influenced by the region's dialect at the time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Ith throughout history include:

1. Andreas Ith (1564-1638), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and planetary motions.

2. Katharina Ith (1670-1746), a German midwife and herbalist renowned for her knowledge of traditional medicine and her services to the community of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

3. Johann Ith (1725-1789), a German composer and organist who served in various churches in the region of Saxony.

4. Wilhelm Ith (1847-1911), a German architect known for his work on several notable buildings in Berlin, including the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

5. Elsa Ith (1892-1978), a German painter and printmaker whose works were heavily influenced by the Expressionist movement and depicted scenes from rural life.

While the surname Ith has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its German origins and early historical references remain an integral part of the name's rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ith

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

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

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