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

Sit, 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 Sit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sit in America

Sit is the 27918th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sit surname appeared 859 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 Sit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sit 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 Sit

The surname "Sit" is believed to have originated in England during the 12th century. It is a locational surname, derived from the Old English word "sitte," which means "a seat" or "a place to sit." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who lived near a prominent seat or bench, perhaps in a town square or market area.

The earliest recorded instance of the name "Sit" can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Shropshire, dated 1190, where a person named Robert de Sitte is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century, and may have originated even earlier.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "de Sitte," "atte Sitte," and "Sitte," suggesting that it was commonly associated with a particular location or dwelling. For example, the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1279 mention a William de la Sitte, indicating that he may have lived near a prominent seat or bench in that area.

As time passed, the name evolved into its modern spelling of "Sit." One notable individual bearing this surname was Sir John Sit, a prominent merchant and politician who lived in London during the 15th century (c. 1420-1492). He served as Lord Mayor of London in 1474 and was known for his involvement in trade and commerce.

Another notable figure was Thomas Sit (c. 1550-1618), an English clergyman and author who served as the rector of Terling in Essex. He is remembered for his work "A Treatise of the Ground and Beginning of the Lawes of England," published in 1608.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records across England, such as those of St. Mary's Church in Cheltenham, where a John Sit was baptized in 1642, and St. Peter's Church in Liverpool, where a Mary Sit was married in 1668.

The 18th century saw the emergence of several notable individuals with the surname "Sit." One example is William Sit (1738-1805), a British architect and surveyor who worked on various projects in London and the surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure was Charles Sit (1819-1892), a renowned English theologian and author who served as the Dean of Arches and Master of the Faculties from 1867 until his death.

Throughout history, the surname "Sit" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, clergymen, architects, and scholars. While not a particularly common surname, it has left its mark on the historical records of England and continues to be used today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sit

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

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

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