2000
#127,186
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Sitrin
A surname derived from the Polish word "sito" meaning sieve or screen.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Sitrin. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sitrin surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Sitrin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sitrin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sitrin
The surname SITRIN is believed to have originated in Russia, likely in the late 18th or early 19th century. It is thought to be derived from the Russian word "sitrinka," which referred to a type of coarse linen fabric or cloth. This suggests that the name may have been occupational in origin, potentially referring to someone who worked with or traded in this type of linen.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name SITRIN can be found in the Russian census records from the 1850s, where a family with this surname is listed as residing in the town of Kozelsk, located in the Kaluga region of western Russia. It is possible that the name originated in this area or nearby regions.
In the late 19th century, a man named Yakov SITRIN (1852-1919) was recorded as a merchant and landowner in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, a major trade hub along the Volga River. His success in business and landholdings suggests that the SITRIN family had achieved a level of prosperity by this time.
Another notable figure with the SITRIN surname was Avram SITRIN (1876-1942), a Russian-born writer and journalist who emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. He worked for various Yiddish newspapers and publications in New York City and is known for his works documenting the experiences of Jewish immigrants in America.
In the realm of academia, one can find mentions of Mikhail SITRIN (1911-1987), a Soviet mathematician and professor who made significant contributions to the field of functional analysis. He held positions at various universities across the Soviet Union and published numerous papers and books throughout his career.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning Natan SITRIN (1928-2008), a Russian-born artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his avant-garde works and installations. His pieces were exhibited in various galleries and museums, both in Russia and internationally, during the latter half of the 20th century.
While the SITRIN surname may have humble origins related to the linen trade, its bearers have left their mark in various fields, from business and literature to academia and the arts, over the past two centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sitrin
Among Census respondents with the surname Sitrin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Sitrin bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Sitrin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 110
- Two or more races4.2% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sitrin
Sitrin appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
+4 bearers (+3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,020 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-8 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,843 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,186 | 124 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.2%) | Down 5,020 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 9,843 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sitrin surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #132,206 | #142,049 | -7.4% |
| Count | 128 | 120 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sitrin bearers went from 128 to 120 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 9,843 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #142,049.
FAQ
Sitrin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sitrin?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Sitrin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Sitrin?
Sitrin ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Sitrin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sitrin.
Has Sitrin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sitrin went from 128 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Sitrin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sitrin, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.2%) and Hispanic (1.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sitrin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (110 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sitrin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Two or More Races (4.2%), Hispanic (1.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sitrin (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sitrin mean?
A surname derived from the Polish word "sito" meaning sieve or screen. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sitrin (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Sitrin?
Want to know how many people have the last name Sitrin? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.