Stith Coat of Arms, Crest and Name Facts

Bearers of the name Stith share their surname's story with Stitt, its better-known spelling. Name scholars give the meaning as “The strong, hard man”.

• Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard.
• Records show Stith as one of the forms Stitt took over time.
• The 2010 US Census counted 5,319 people named Stith, ranking it number 6,396 among American surnames.
• You may also find the name written Stitts.

Heraldry and the Stith name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Stitt surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Stith surname pack.