Sitarz last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Sitarz

A Polish surname derived from the word "sitar" meaning sieve or strainer.

Sitarz, 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 Sitarz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sitarz in America

Sitarz is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sitarz surname appeared 363 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 Sitarz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sitarz 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.

20102000Change (%)
Rank56310559710.60%
Count3633425.96%
Proportion per 100k0.120.13-8.00%

The history of the last name Sitarz

The surname SITARZ originated in Poland, tracing its roots back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "sito," meaning "sieve," which was a common tool used in agriculture and household tasks. The name likely referred to an occupation or trade involving the production or use of sieves.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SITARZ surname appears in a 1457 document from the village of Siedlce, located in the Masovian Voivodeship of central Poland. This document mentions a certain "Jan Sitarz," suggesting that the name was already established in the region at that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the SITARZ name can be found in various records and manuscripts from various parts of Poland, including the regions of Greater Poland, Lesser Poland, and Silesia. Some of these records include parish registers, tax rolls, and land ownership documents.

In the 18th century, the SITARZ surname gained prominence in the town of Nowy Targ, located in the southern region of Lesser Poland (now part of the Małopolska Voivodeship). One notable figure from this period was Tomasz SITARZ (1702-1778), a respected merchant and landowner who played an influential role in the local community.

Another historical figure associated with the SITARZ name was Katarzyna SITARZ (1824-1897), a Polish writer and activist from the Galicia region (now part of Ukraine). She was known for her contributions to the promotion of education and women's rights during the 19th century.

In the early 20th century, Jan SITARZ (1886-1943) was a prominent Polish artist and painter known for his landscapes and portraits. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków and his works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe.

The SITARZ surname has also been connected to several place names in Poland, including the villages of Sitarzówka and Sitarze, both located in the southeastern part of the country. These place names likely derived from the SITARZ surname, indicating that the name had a strong presence in those areas.

Throughout its history, the SITARZ surname has maintained its presence in Poland and has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration, particularly to countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sitarz

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

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 Sitarz was:

Race/EthnicityPercentageTotal Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only96.42%350
Non-Hispanic Black Only0.00%0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only(S)%(S)
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races(S)%(S)
Hispanic Origin2.75%10

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 Sitarz has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

20102000Change (%)
White96.42%97.66%-1.28%
Black0.00%0.00%0.00%
Asian and Pacific Islander(S)%(S)%(S)%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0.00%0.00%0.00%
Two or More Races(S)%(S)%(S)%
Hispanic2.75%1.75%44.44%

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

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