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

Syth, 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 Syth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Syth in America

Syth is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Syth surname appeared 209 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 Syth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Syth 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 Syth

The surname SYTH is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period. It is thought to be a variant spelling of the Old English word "siðe," which means "journey" or "expedition." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who traveled frequently or lived a nomadic lifestyle.

SYTH is a relatively rare surname, and there are few historical records documenting its origins. However, some of the earliest known mentions of the name can be found in parish registers and legal documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in counties such as Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Wiltshire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname SYTH was John Syth, who was born in the village of Ashbury, Berkshire, around 1560. Records indicate that he was a farmer and landowner in the area. Another notable bearer of the name was William Syth, a merchant from Gloucester who lived in the late 16th century.

In the 17th century, the SYTH surname appears to have been concentrated in the southwest of England, particularly in Somerset and Devon. Instances of the name can be found in local parish records and tax rolls from this period. For example, a Thomas Syth was recorded as a resident of the village of Uffculme, Devon, in the 1670s.

By the 18th century, the spelling of the surname had evolved, and variations such as SYTHE and SITH became more common. One notable individual with the latter spelling was Robert Sith, a renowned clockmaker from Bristol who lived from 1725 to 1793. His clocks and watches were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic classes of the time.

Another famous bearer of the SYTH surname was Sir Edward Syth, a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1782 in Dorset, he rose through the ranks and was knighted for his bravery and leadership in several key battles against the French. He died in 1847.

While the SYTH surname is not among the most common in England or the broader English-speaking world, it has a rich and interesting history that spans several centuries. From its potential origins as a descriptive name for travelers to its association with skilled craftsmen and military leaders, the name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of Britain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Syth

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

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

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