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

Pitch, 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 Pitch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pitch in America

Pitch is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pitch surname appeared 123 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 Pitch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pitch 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 Pitch

The surname PITCH is of English origin, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old English word "pic," meaning "pitch" or "tar," a substance used for caulking and waterproofing wooden ships and buildings.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. One of the earliest known references is found in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1230, which mentions a person named Richard Pich.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, there are records of individuals bearing the surname Pitch in various spellings, such as Piche, Pyche, and Pyche. These variations reflect the phonetic nature of the name and the inconsistencies in spelling during that era.

The surname PITCH is also associated with several place names in England, particularly areas where pitch or tar was produced or utilized. For example, the village of Pitchcombe in Gloucestershire and the hamlet of Pitchford in Shropshire may have influenced the surname's development.

Notable individuals bearing the surname PITCH throughout history include:

1. Roger Pitch (c. 1320-1390), an English landowner and member of the gentry in Norfolk.
2. William Pitch (c. 1450-1525), a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the reign of Henry VIII.
3. Elizabeth Pitch (c. 1560-1640), one of the earliest known female artists in England, renowned for her portraits and miniatures.
4. Richard Pitch (1610-1678), a Puritan clergyman and author who served as the vicar of Leyton, Essex.
5. John Pitch (1720-1795), a prominent architect and builder in Bath, Somerset, known for his Palladian-style buildings and contributions to the city's Georgian architecture.

While the surname PITCH may have evolved from humble beginnings related to the pitch trade, it has a rich history spanning various regions of England and encompassing individuals from diverse backgrounds, including landowners, merchants, artists, clergy, and architects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pitch

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

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

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