Find out how popular the last name Amstutz is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Amstutz.

Amstutz, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Amstutz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amstutz in America

Amstutz is the 12789th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amstutz surname appeared 2,412 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Amstutz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amstutz to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Amstutz

The surname Amstutz has its origins in Switzerland, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Swiss-German word "Am Stutz," which translates to "at the steep slope" or "at the precipice." This suggests that the name may have originated from a particular geographical feature or location where the earliest bearers of the name resided.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Swiss canton of Bern, where the Amstutz family was well-established. Historical records from the late 16th century mention individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Amstutz, Amstuz, and Amstuzen. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and spelling preferences of the time.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various Swiss church records and official documents, indicating its widespread use across different regions of the country. One notable figure from this period was Hans Amstutz, a prominent farmer and landowner from the village of Oberhofen, who lived from 1620 to 1688.

As the Amstutz family continued to grow and expand, some members migrated to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. In the late 18th century, records show the arrival of Amstutz families in Pennsylvania, where they settled and established roots in the new world.

In the 19th century, the name gained recognition with the birth of Johann Jakob Amstutz (1817-1893), a renowned Swiss painter known for his landscape and genre paintings. His works are celebrated for their realistic depictions of rural life and the Swiss countryside.

Another notable figure was Emil Amstutz (1870-1957), a Swiss-American engineer and inventor. He was instrumental in the development of early electrical systems and held numerous patents for his innovations in the field of electrical engineering.

Throughout history, the Amstutz surname has been associated with various professions, including farmers, artisans, artists, and scholars. While the name may have originated from a specific geographical location, it has since spread across continents and cultures, reflecting the journey and contributions of its bearers to their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amstutz

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Amstutz.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Amstutz was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Amstutz has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Amstutz was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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