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

Stitz, 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 Stitz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stitz in America

Stitz is the 49824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stitz surname appeared 421 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 Stitz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stitz 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 Stitz

The surname STITZ is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe during the Middle Ages. It is likely derived from the German word "Stitz," which means "spike" or "pointed object." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as an occupational surname for someone who worked with spikes or pointed tools, such as a blacksmith or a carpenter.

The earliest known records of the surname STITZ can be traced back to the 14th century in various German-language regions, including modern-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. It is possible that the name was initially spelled in different ways, such as "Stitz," "Stitze," or "Stitze," before settling on the current spelling.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname STITZ was Johannes Stitz, a merchant who lived in the city of Nuremberg, Germany, in the late 15th century. His name appears in several trade records and business transactions from that period.

Another notable figure with the surname STITZ was Hans Stitz, a German Protestant reformer who lived during the 16th century. He was a close associate of Martin Luther and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in Germany.

In the 17th century, the surname STITZ can be found in various German-language regions, including the region of Saxony. One example is Johann Stitz, a Lutheran pastor who served in the town of Freiberg, Saxony, in the mid-17th century.

During the 18th century, the surname STITZ spread to other parts of Europe, including the Netherlands and the Baltic regions. One notable individual from this time was Christoph Friedrich Stitz, a German-born painter and engraver who lived in the Netherlands from 1760 to 1796.

In the 19th century, the surname STITZ began to appear in North America, as German immigrants brought the name with them to the United States and Canada. One example is Johann Stitz, a German immigrant who settled in Pennsylvania in the early 19th century and became a prominent farmer and landowner in the region.

While the surname STITZ is most commonly associated with German-speaking regions, it has also been documented in other parts of Europe and beyond. However, its origins can be traced back to the German language and the occupational or descriptive meaning of the word "Stitz."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stitz

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

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

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