2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Stittsworth
A locative surname derived from a place name possibly meaning "place where horses are kept."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Stittsworth. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Stittsworth 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Stittsworth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Stittsworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Stittsworth
The surname Stittsworth is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It appears to be a locational name derived from a place called Stittensworth or a similar-sounding location. The name may have its roots in Old English words related to habitation or a specific geographical feature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Stittsworth can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and populations commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that the name was already in use by the 11th century, possibly referring to a small village or hamlet in the English countryside.
In the 14th century, a John Stittsworth was mentioned in the court records of Gloucestershire, indicating the presence of the surname in the region during that time period. Another notable figure was Sir William Stittsworth, a knight who fought in the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, where the English forces defeated the French under Henry V.
During the 16th century, the surname Stittsworth appears to have been particularly concentrated in the counties of Oxfordshire and Berkshire. Records from this time show variations in spelling, such as Stittesworth and Styttsworth, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings in earlier eras.
One prominent individual bearing the Stittsworth name was Elizabeth Stittsworth, a wealthy landowner and philanthropist born in 1621 in Oxfordshire. She was known for her generous contributions to local churches and educational institutions during her lifetime.
In the 18th century, a notable figure was Thomas Stittsworth, a renowned botanist and explorer who traveled extensively throughout the British colonies in North America. His detailed accounts and collections of plant specimens contributed significantly to the field of botany in the late 1700s.
Another individual of note was Richard Stittsworth, born in 1795 in Berkshire. He was a prominent lawyer and member of Parliament, known for his advocacy of legal reforms and his impassioned speeches in the House of Commons during the early 19th century.
Throughout its history, the surname Stittsworth has been associated with various occupations and social strata, from landed gentry to skilled tradesmen and professionals. While not among the most common English surnames, it has left its mark in various regions and historical periods, reflecting the rich tapestry of English heritage and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Stittsworth
Among Census respondents with the surname Stittsworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Stittsworth 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 Stittsworth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0% · 106
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Stittsworth
Stittsworth 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-9 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,840 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,274 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 18,840 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Up 7,274 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 Stittsworth 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 | #153,769 | #146,495 | 4.7% |
| Count | 106 | 114 | 7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Stittsworth bearers went from 106 to 114 (+7.5% change). The surname moved up 7,274 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #146,495.
FAQ
Stittsworth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Stittsworth?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Stittsworth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Stittsworth?
Stittsworth ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Stittsworth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Stittsworth.
Has Stittsworth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Stittsworth went from 106 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 8 (+7.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Stittsworth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Stittsworth, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Stittsworth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Stittsworth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%), Two or More Races (2.6%). 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 Stittsworth (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 Stittsworth mean?
A locative surname derived from a place name possibly meaning "place where horses are kept." 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 Stittsworth (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 Stittsworth?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how common the surname Stittsworth is at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.