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

Stitts, 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 Stitts surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stitts in America

Stitts is the 45959th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stitts surname appeared 464 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 Stitts.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stitts 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 Stitts

The surname Stitts has its origins in England, tracing back to the late 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "stitt," meaning "a steep hill or steep path." This suggests that the name likely originated from a geographic location or a prominent landscape feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire, dated 1297, where a John Stitt is mentioned. Similarly, the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1279 reference a Robert Stitte. These early written records indicate the name's presence in various parts of England during the medieval period.

While the Stitts surname does not appear in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, it is possible that the name emerged from place names or local areas that were not recorded in that particular survey. Records from the 14th century show variations in spelling, such as Stytt, Stytht, and Stytthe, reflecting the evolution of the name over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Stitts include Sir John Stitts (1584-1662), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire in the 17th century. Another prominent figure was William Stitts (1628-1695), a merchant and philanthropist from Lincolnshire, who donated generously to various charitable causes.

In the 18th century, Captain James Stitts (1739-1807) was a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War. He played a significant role in several naval engagements against the French and Spanish fleets.

Moving into the 19th century, we find Mary Stitts (1815-1895), a notable English author and poet, who published several collections of poetry and wrote extensively on social issues of her time.

Another significant figure was Sir Robert Stitts (1870-1945), a Scottish engineer and industrialist, who made significant contributions to the development of steam engine technology and the growth of the Scottish manufacturing sector.

While the Stitts name has endured for centuries, its exact origins and the specific reasons behind its adoption remain shrouded in the mists of time. However, its strong connection to the English landscape and its presence throughout various historical records provide a glimpse into the rich tapestry of this surname's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stitts

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

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

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