Sitko

Sitko is a Polish surname derived from the word sito, meaning "fine sieve," with the diminutive suffix -ko. It thus originally referred to a maker or seller of sieves, a craft that was essential in medieval and early modern households for grains and flour. The surname follows a typical Polish pattern of occupational names ending in -ko (e.g., Kowalski 'blacksmith') and is found predominantly in Poland and among Polish diaspora communities.

Distribution

According to the 2010 United States Census, Sitko was the 24,629th most common surname in the United States, with 1,014 individuals carrying the name; 95.46% were White, reflecting its Polish origins. In Poland, the surname is fairly rare but more common in the southern and eastern provinces, areas historically tied to small-scale agriculture and trades.

Related Names

Related Polish surnames include Sitkowski (a habitational name from the town Sitkow) and the variant Sitko itself. In English-speaking countries, the name is often anglicized or spelled identically.

• Meaning: "fine sieve" (occupational)
• Origin: Polish
• Type: Surname
• Usage Regions: Poland, United States, Canada, United Kingdom