Sitch
A surname derived from a regional English dialect term for a small ditch or trench.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 171 Americans carry the last name Sitch. That puts it at #114,424 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.05 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,004,411 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sitch surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
171
1 in 2,004,411
Census rank
#114,424
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
153
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 153 bearers of the surname Sitch in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 114424th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sitch, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sitch
The surname SITCH is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from the Middle English word 'sitch', meaning a small stream or a ditch. The name likely referred to someone who lived near a small watercourse or a ditch.
One of the earliest records of the name SITCH can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as 'Siche'. This entry suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century in England.
The name SITCH is also found in various historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire (1279) and the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield (1348). These records reveal variations in the spelling of the name, including 'Siche', 'Siche', and 'Syche'.
During the 16th century, the name SITCH was particularly prevalent in the counties of Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire. One notable figure from this period was John Sitch (c. 1510 - 1580), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Luton, Bedfordshire.
In the 17th century, the name SITCH was also found in the nearby county of Buckinghamshire. A notable bearer of the name was William Sitch (1635 - 1698), a prominent farmer and landowner from the village of Ivinghoe.
The 18th century saw the name SITCH spread to other parts of England, with records showing bearers of the name in counties such as Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. One notable individual from this period was Thomas Sitch (1723 - 1789), a respected clockmaker from the town of Malmsbury, Wiltshire.
In the 19th century, the name SITCH continued to be found across various regions of England. A notable figure was Charles Sitch (1810 - 1878), a renowned architect from London who designed several churches and public buildings.
Another notable bearer of the name SITCH during this period was Mary Ann Sitch (1835 - 1905), a prominent educationist and headmistress of a girls' school in Bristol.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sitch
Among Census respondents with the surname Sitch, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Sitch bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sitch surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.9%
- Two or more races7.8%
- Unknown or suppressed3.3%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Sitch surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #108,734 | #114,424 | -5.2% |
| Count | 151 | 153 | 1.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.05 | -16.7% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Sitch bearers went from 151 to 153 (+1.3% change). The surname moved down 5,690 positions in the national ranking, going from #108,734 to #114,424.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Sitch
FAQ
Sitch surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Sitch?
The surname Sitch holds position #114,424 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 171 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.05 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Sitch surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sitch, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.9%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (7.8%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.