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

Sith, 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 Sith surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sith in America

Sith is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sith surname appeared 166 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 Sith.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sith 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 Sith

The surname SITH originated in England during the Anglo-Saxon period, derived from the Old English words 'siððan' or 'siðð', meaning 'journey' or 'expedition'. It was initially a descriptive name given to travelers or explorers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named Siththric is mentioned as a landholder in Norfolk. This suggests that the name had already gained prominence by the late 11th century.

During the Middle Ages, the name SITH appeared in various forms, such as Sithe, Sidd, and Sidde. These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the evolution of spelling conventions over time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named John le Sith was recorded in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire, indicating that the name had spread across different regions of England.

The SITH surname is also linked to several place names, such as Sith Hill in Lincolnshire and Sith Farm in Derbyshire. These locations may have influenced the adoption or derivation of the surname in certain areas.

Throughout history, several individuals bearing the SITH surname have made notable contributions:

1. William Sith (c. 1460 - c. 1520), an English scholar and theologian who served as the Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

2. John Sith (1593 - 1662), an English clergyman and author known for his religious works, including "The Great Assize," published in 1637.

3. Sarah Sith (1656 - 1720), a British diarist and writer whose personal journals provide insights into the lives of women in the late 17th century.

4. Robert Sith (1705 - 1779), a Scottish architect and engineer responsible for designing several notable buildings in Edinburgh, including the Canongate Kirk.

5. Elizabeth Sith (1820 - 1892), a pioneering English educator and advocate for women's education, who founded one of the first schools for girls in London.

While the surname SITH has evolved and adapted over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era, reflecting a rich history deeply rooted in the English language and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sith

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

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

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