Sitz is a German surname meaning "house owner", derived from Old High German siz "seat, domicile". The name originally referred to someone who owned a house or estate, likely a person of some standing in the community. It belongs to a category of German surnames derived from terms for dwellings or settlements. While not common, the surname has connections to Northern Bavaria in Germany and also appears in the United States among families of German descent. Etymologically, siz is related to modern German Sitz (seat) and sitzen (to sit). Meaning: house owner Origin: Old High German Type: topographic/occupational surname Regions: Germany, United States