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UK surname

Sitko

A Polish surname derived from the word "sitko," meaning a small sieve or strainer.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include St. Helens, Wigan and Lewes.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Sitko is 110 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

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Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2016

110 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Sitko surname distribution map

The map shows where the Sitko surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Sitko surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Sitko over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1997 modern 35 #34,174
1998 modern 34 #34,433
1999 modern 36 #34,323
2000 modern 37 #34,217
2001 modern 38 #34,004
2002 modern 39 #34,219
2003 modern 38 #34,361
2004 modern 41 #34,306
2005 modern 46 #34,081
2006 modern 71 #32,147
2007 modern 79 #31,628
2008 modern 91 #30,431
2009 modern 85 #31,717
2010 modern 88 #31,875
2011 modern 96 #30,721
2012 modern 91 #31,659
2013 modern 103 #30,235
2014 modern 108 #29,658
2015 modern 108 #29,512
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Sitkos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to St. Helens, Wigan, Lewes and Sandwell. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 St. Helens 003 St. Helens
2 Wigan 014 Wigan
3 Lewes 008 Lewes
4 Wigan 015 Wigan
5 Sandwell 022 Sandwell

Forenames

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First names often paired with Sitko

These lists show first names that appear often with the Sitko surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Sitko

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Sitko, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Sitko surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Sitko household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Sitko is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Sitko is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Sitko falls in decile 2 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Sitko is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Sitko, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Sitko

The surname Sitko has its origins in Poland. It is believed to have emerged in the 14th century, derived from the Polish word "sitko," which means a sieve or a strainer. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who worked as a sieve maker or was involved in the trade of such items.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Sitko date back to the 15th century. One notable mention is found in the historical records of the city of Krakow, where a certain Maciej Sitko was listed as a resident in 1437. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region during that time.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various Polish documents and records, including the Metryka Koronna, a collection of official documents from the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. One such record mentions a Wojciech Sitko, who was a landowner in the village of Jasienica, located in the Małopolska region of southern Poland.

As the name spread across Poland, it also evolved into different spellings and variations, such as Sytko, Sytkov, and Sitkov. These variations can be found in historical records from various regions of the country.

Notably, in the 17th century, a member of the Sitko family, Jan Sitko, was a prominent military figure who served under King Jan III Sobieski during the Polish-Ottoman Wars. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership in several battles against the Ottoman forces.

In the 18th century, the name Sitko gained prominence in the literary world. Franciszek Sitko, born in 1765 in the town of Przemyśl, was a renowned poet and playwright. His works were widely celebrated during his lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated today.

Another notable figure with the Sitko surname was Bartłomiej Sitko, a 19th-century painter and artist born in 1834 in the village of Strzelin. His landscapes and portraiture works were highly regarded and can be found in various galleries and collections across Poland.

While the Sitko surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through emigration and migration patterns. However, the name's origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the Polish culture and heritage.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Sitko surname: questions and answers

How common is the Sitko surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Sitko a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Sitko surname mean?

A Polish surname derived from the word "sitko," meaning a small sieve or strainer.

What does the Sitko map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Sitko bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.