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

Sitton, 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 Sitton surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sitton in America

Sitton is the 10023rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sitton surname appeared 3,215 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Sitton.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sitton 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 Sitton

The surname Sitton has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "sitten," which means "to sit" or "to reside." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a particular location or held a specific position within a community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sitton can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which were a series of administrative records compiled during the reign of King Edward I. The Rolls mention a person named Robert de Syttone, who was likely from the village of Sitton or a similar-sounding place.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as Sytton, Sittone, and Sytune, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions during that time period. One notable individual bearing this name was John de Sytton, who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in 1337.

During the 15th century, the name continued to be recorded in various forms, including Sittone and Sitten. In the 1540s, a man named Thomas Sytton was listed as a resident of the village of Ashton, near Bristol, in the Lay Subsidy Rolls.

As the name spread across England, it took on different spellings and variations, reflecting regional dialects and preferences. For instance, in the late 16th century, a certain William Sitton was mentioned in the parish records of Warkworth, Northumberland.

In the 17th century, the surname Sitton gained prominence with the birth of Sir George Sitton (1600-1677), a successful merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1671. His descendants continued to play influential roles in various fields, including business, politics, and the military.

Another notable figure bearing the Sitton name was Sir John Sitton (1722-1795), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He rose to the rank of Admiral of the Blue and was knighted for his service to the Crown.

Throughout the centuries, the Sitton surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, contributing to the rich tapestry of English history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sitton

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

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

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