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

DeMuth, 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 DeMuth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DeMuth in America

DeMuth is the 11843rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DeMuth surname appeared 2,643 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 DeMuth.

We can also compare 2010 data for DeMuth 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 DeMuth

The surname DEMUTH has its origins in Germany, where it first emerged in the 12th century. It is derived from the Middle High German words "de muot," meaning "the courageous one" or "the bold one." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who displayed bravery or determination.

The earliest recorded instances of the DEMUTH surname can be found in various medieval documents from the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. One notable example is a reference to a "Heinrich Demuth" in a 13th-century land registry from the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in the form "Demudt" in the records of the Free Imperial City of Nuremberg. This variation likely resulted from regional dialects and scribal variations in spelling.

The DEMUTH surname spread across different parts of Germany over the centuries. By the 16th century, it had become well-established in areas such as Franconia, Swabia, and the Rhineland.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing this surname was Johannes Demuth, a German painter and engraver born in Nuremberg in 1561. His works, primarily depicting religious subjects, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Germany.

Another notable figure was Johann Christian Demuth, a German-born American painter and printmaker who lived from 1892 to 1960. He was a leading figure in the Precisionist art movement and is renowned for his industrial landscapes and still-life paintings.

In the realm of literature, Hans Demuth was a German novelist and playwright who lived from 1892 to 1940. His works, often exploring themes of social critique and psychological depth, made significant contributions to the literary landscape of the early 20th century.

The DEMUTH surname also spread beyond Germany's borders over time. For instance, in the 17th century, records show a "Peter Demuth" residing in the Dutch city of Amsterdam, where he worked as a merchant.

In the 19th century, the name can be found in records from various regions of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, likely due to the migration of German-speaking populations within the empire's borders.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DeMuth

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

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 DeMuth 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 DeMuth 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 DeMuth was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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