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

Situ, 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 Situ surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Situ in America

Situ is the 11512th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Situ surname appeared 2,732 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 Situ.

We can also compare 2010 data for Situ 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 Situ

The surname SITU has its origins in China, with the earliest known references dating back to the Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD). It is believed to have originated from the word "shitu" which means "estate" or "landed property" in the Chinese language.

During the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907 AD), the SITU surname was particularly prevalent in the Shandong province of eastern China. Records from this period show the name appearing in various administrative documents and local registers.

In the early 11th century, a manuscript known as the "Xingtian Ji" (Record of Surnames) mentions the SITU surname as being associated with the Shanxi and Henan provinces. This suggests that the name had spread to other regions of China by this time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the SITU surname was Situ Huaizhi (1022 - 1085 AD), a renowned scholar and calligrapher during the Song Dynasty. He is credited with establishing a distinct calligraphic style that influenced many subsequent generations of artists.

Another notable figure was Situ Qiedao (1298 - 1368 AD), a military leader and strategist who played a significant role in the defense of the Yuan Dynasty against the invading Mongol forces. His exploits are documented in various historical texts from the period.

In the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644 AD), the SITU surname was prominently associated with the city of Suzhou, which was a center of culture and commerce. One of the most famous individuals from this era was Situ Tan (1549 - 1604 AD), a renowned painter and poet who was highly influential in the Suzhou art scene.

During the Qing Dynasty (1644 - 1912 AD), the SITU surname was found in various regions of China, including Guangdong, Fujian, and Zhejiang provinces. One notable individual from this period was Situ Xingxing (1748 - 1825 AD), a respected scholar and author who wrote extensively on Chinese philosophy and literature.

Throughout its long history, the SITU surname has been associated with various place names and old spellings, such as Shitu, Situ, and Sidu. It has also been linked to several famous individuals who have made significant contributions in fields such as art, literature, military strategy, and scholarship.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Situ

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

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

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