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

Itty, 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 Itty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Itty in America

Itty is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Itty surname appeared 138 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 Itty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Itty 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 Itty

The surname ITTY originated in the southern regions of India, specifically in the states of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Tamil word "Itti," which means "small" or "diminutive." This name likely originated as a descriptive nickname referring to a person's physical stature or size.

One of the earliest known references to the surname ITTY can be found in ancient manuscripts and records from the Chera Dynasty, which ruled over parts of modern-day Kerala between the 9th and 12th centuries AD. These records mention individuals with the surname ITTY, often in the context of land ownership and taxation records.

In the 14th century, during the reign of the Vijayanagar Empire, several individuals bearing the surname ITTY are mentioned in inscriptions and records related to religious endowments and temple administration. One notable example is Krishnan ITTY, a prominent administrator and scholar who lived from 1325 to 1390 and was responsible for overseeing the management of several temples in the region.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the ITTY surname gained prominence among traders and merchants in the coastal regions of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Dutch East India Company's records from this period mention several ITTY merchants who played a significant role in the spice trade between India and Europe.

One of the most famous historical figures with the surname ITTY was Raman ITTY (1720-1795), a renowned mathematician and astronomer from Kerala. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was responsible for developing a more accurate system of predicting eclipses and other celestial events.

Another notable individual was Lakshmi ITTY (1845-1920), a social reformer and advocate for women's education. She established several schools and educational institutions for girls in the regions of Kerala and Tamil Nadu, challenging the societal norms of the time.

In the 19th century, the ITTY surname was also found among members of the Indian diaspora who migrated to other parts of the world, such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Singapore. One such individual was Krishnan ITTY (1860-1935), a successful businessman and philanthropist who established several educational and charitable institutions in Malaysia.

While the surname ITTY has its roots in southern India, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and globalization. However, its historical significance remains rooted in the cultural and linguistic traditions of the regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Itty

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

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

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