Sitter

Sitter Meaning & Origin

About Sitter
The surname Sitter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "sitte," meaning "custom" or "manner." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who was responsible for maintaining or enforcing social customs or rules within a community. Over time, the surname Sitter may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their adherence to traditional customs or for their role as a mediator or arbiter in settling disputes.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Sitter is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Sitter: 1,019
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24531
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sitter based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Sitter is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
STR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɪtər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('STR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sitter in Braille

Here's how to represent Sitter in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Sitter in braille

How to sign the name Sitter using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Sitter using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Sitter in sign language

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