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

Dutter, 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 Dutter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dutter in America

Dutter is the 42094th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dutter surname appeared 516 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dutter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dutter 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 Dutter

The surname Dutter is believed to have originated in Germany, specifically in the region of Bavaria, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old German word "dutten," which means "to suckle" or "to nurse." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a wet nurse or a woman who nursed children.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dutter can be found in a document from the late 13th century, which mentions a certain Hans Dutter, a farmer residing in the village of Dingolfing, near Munich. This document provides evidence that the name was already in use by that time.

In the 15th century, the Dutter family gained prominence in the town of Augsburg, where they were involved in the textile trade. Johann Dutter (1440-1514), a successful merchant and cloth dyer, was a notable figure from this era. His son, Michael Dutter (1478-1542), followed in his footsteps and became a respected member of the local guild.

During the 16th century, the name Dutter appeared in various records across southern Germany, including church registers and tax rolls. One notable individual was Anna Dutter (1532-1598), a midwife from the city of Nuremberg, who was renowned for her expertise and compassion.

In the 17th century, the Dutter family expanded their influence beyond Germany. Peter Dutter (1612-1678), a merchant from Augsburg, established trade routes with the Netherlands and France, contributing to the family's wealth and status.

As the Dutter name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged. In some regions, it was recorded as Dutter, while in others, it appeared as Dütter or Dütter. Additionally, some branches of the family adopted the name Dutt or Dutte, which were likely derived from the same Old German root word.

One of the most notable figures with the surname Dutter was Johann Dutter von Dittersdorf (1739-1799), an Austrian composer and violinist who achieved fame during the Classical period. He was born in Vienna and is best known for his operas and instrumental works.

Other individuals of historical significance bearing the name Dutter include:

1. Friedrich Dutter (1785-1848), a German painter and lithographer from Munich.
2. Katharina Dutter (1810-1888), a Swiss philanthropist and advocate for women's education.
3. Gustav Dutter (1866-1924), a German engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early automobiles.
4. Erika Dutter (1900-1981), an Austrian novelist and playwright known for her works exploring social issues and family dynamics.

While the surname Dutter is not among the most common in modern times, its rich history and diverse geographical spread across Europe reflect the migration patterns and cultural influences that have shaped many family names over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dutter

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

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

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