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

Stitt, 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 Stitt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stitt in America

Stitt is the 5813th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stitt surname appeared 5,946 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Stitt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stitt 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 Stitt

The surname Stitt has its origins in England and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "stith," meaning strong or firm, and was likely used as a nickname for someone with a sturdy or robust physique.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stitt dates back to 1273, when a William Stith was mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire. This document was a record of landowners and their holdings, indicating that the Stitt family had established themselves in the region by that time.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, including Stith, Stidd, and Styth, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common in those times. In the Subsidy Rolls of Staffordshire from 1327, a Thomas Stith was listed as a taxpayer in the village of Eccleshall.

The surname Stitt has also been linked to certain place names in England, such as Stithians in Cornwall, which may have influenced its development. Some records suggest that the name could have originated from the Old English word "stede," meaning a place or locality.

Notable individuals bearing the Stitt surname include:

1. John Stitt (c. 1645 - 1718), an Irish politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for County Antrim in the early 18th century.

2. William Stitt (1756 - 1828), an American naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War and later became a merchant and shipbuilder.

3. Samuel Stitt (1822 - 1897), a Canadian politician and businessman who served as a member of the Canadian House of Commons and was involved in the lumber industry.

4. George Stitt (1872 - 1954), an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

5. William Stitt (1891 - 1965), an American baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for the Boston Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies during the 1910s.

While the surname Stitt has maintained its presence throughout history, it has remained relatively uncommon compared to some other English surnames. Nevertheless, it has left its mark in various fields, including politics, military, sports, and business, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stitt

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

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

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