2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Duttera
A toponymic surname derived from a location name meaning "a person from Düttera", possibly referring to a place in Switzerland.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Duttera. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Duttera surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Duttera in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Duttera, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Duttera
The surname DUTTERA has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "duttore," which means "leader" or "guide." This suggests that the name was likely given to someone who held a position of authority or leadership within their community.
DUTTERA is closely related to the Italian surname "Dotti," which also has a similar meaning. Both names are derived from the Latin word "doctus," meaning "learned" or "skilled." This connection implies that the DUTTERA surname may have been associated with individuals who possessed exceptional knowledge or expertise in a particular field.
Historical records indicate that the name DUTTERA appeared in several Italian documents from the 16th and 17th centuries. One notable early reference is found in the municipal archives of the city of Genoa, where a certain Francesco DUTTERA was listed as a merchant and landowner in the year 1587.
In the 18th century, the DUTTERA name gained prominence in the region of Piedmont, particularly in the town of Asti. Records from this period mention a family of winemakers who bore the DUTTERA surname and were renowned for their vineyards and wine production.
One of the earliest known individuals with the DUTTERA surname was Giovanni DUTTERA, born in 1612 in the town of Tortona, Piedmont. He was a respected scholar and author who wrote several treatises on philosophy and theology.
In the 19th century, a notable figure named Carlo DUTTERA (1821-1888) made significant contributions to the field of medicine. He was a physician and researcher from Milan who pioneered new treatments for various diseases and published numerous medical texts.
Another prominent individual with the DUTTERA surname was Emilio DUTTERA (1867-1942), an Italian artist and sculptor. He gained recognition for his intricate marble sculptures and worked on several public monuments and memorials throughout Italy.
In the 20th century, Maria DUTTERA (1908-1995) was a renowned opera singer from Turin. She performed in major opera houses across Europe and was particularly acclaimed for her interpretations of roles in works by Italian composers such as Verdi and Puccini.
One of the most recent historical figures with the DUTTERA surname was Giancarlo DUTTERA (1923-2001), an Italian architect and urban planner. He was responsible for the design and development of several notable buildings and urban projects in various cities across Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Duttera
Among Census respondents with the surname Duttera, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Duttera bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Duttera surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White98.1% · 101
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Duttera
Duttera appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-6 bearers (-5.6%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,644 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,250 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -6 bearers (-5.6%) | Down 16,644 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 4,250 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Duttera surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #154,182 | 2.7% |
| Count | 102 | 103 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Duttera bearers went from 102 to 103 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,250 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #154,182.
FAQ
Duttera surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Duttera?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Duttera. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Duttera?
Duttera ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Duttera. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Duttera.
Has Duttera become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Duttera went from 102 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Duttera?
Among Census respondents with the surname Duttera, the largest self-reported group is White at 98.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Duttera in the 2020 Census, accounting for 98.1% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Duttera appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (98.1%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Duttera (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Duttera mean?
A toponymic surname derived from a location name meaning "a person from Düttera", possibly referring to a place in Switzerland. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Duttera (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Duttera?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Duttera on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.