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

Zitting, 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 Zitting surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zitting in America

Zitting is the 41728th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zitting surname appeared 521 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 Zitting.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zitting 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 Zitting

The surname Zitting has its origins in Germany, with earliest mentions dating back to the medieval period. The name is primarily associated with regions in Northern Germany, particularly areas around Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein. It is believed to be a derivative of the Germanic root word "Sitt," which can be related to words meaning "sitting" or "settling" in a specific place, possibly indicating an ancestor who was settled or had a permanent dwelling.

Historical references to the surname Zitting can be found in various medieval documents and registers. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 14th-century tax register from Lübeck, a city with significant historical ties to the Hanseatic League. Over time, the surname evolved with slight variations in spelling, such as Sittich or Zittig, reflecting regional dialects and orthographic practices.

One noteworthy individual bearing the surname is Johann Zitting, born in 1562 in Hanover, who was a well-known merchant and member of the local guilds. His contributions to trade in the region were documented in several mercantile records of the period. Another prominent figure is Maria Zitting, born in 1620 and known for her work in herbal medicine near Bremen, where she practiced and recorded numerous remedies which contributed to local medical knowledge.

The name continued to appear in historical documents into the modern era, with individuals like Heinrich Zitting, born in 1745, who became a prominent landowner in East Prussia. His estate management records provide valuable insights into the agricultural practices of the region during that time.

In the 19th century, Carl Zitting, born in 1813, gained recognition as an educator and writer in Hamburg, where his essays on educational reform were published in local newspapers and eventually influenced school curriculums.

Another significant figure is Bertha Zitting, born in 1889, an early 20th-century political activist who was part of the initial women's suffrage movements in Berlin. Her speeches and writings contributed to advancing women's rights in Germany.

Overall, the surname Zitting carries with it a legacy tied to settlement, trade, education, and social activism, reflecting the diverse contributions of its bearers throughout history. These historical records and notable figures illustrate the depth and reach of the surname over centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zitting

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

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

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