2000
#131,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Filut
A surname of Polish origin likely indicating a roguish or cunning nature.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Filut. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Filut 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Filut in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Filut, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Filut
The surname FILUT is of Polish origin, with roots tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Polish word "filut," meaning a cunning or sly person, potentially referring to an ancestor's clever or crafty nature.
The earliest known record of the FILUT surname can be found in the historic town of Krakow, Poland, in a document dated 1457. This document mentions a certain Jan FILUT, a merchant and landowner in the region. It is speculated that the name may have originated from a nickname given to this individual or one of his ancestors due to their shrewd business acumen.
In the late 16th century, the FILUT name appeared in the parish records of the village of Rzeszów, located in southeastern Poland. These records document the births and marriages of several FILUT families, suggesting their presence in the area during this period.
One notable bearer of the FILUT surname was Stanisław FILUT (1658-1726), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian who served as a professor at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. His writings on moral theology and ethics were widely respected during his lifetime.
Another individual of historical significance was Katarzyna FILUT (1772-1854), a prominent figure in the Polish struggle for independence. She played an active role in the November Uprising of 1830-1831, providing aid and shelter to Polish insurgents fighting against Russian rule.
In the 19th century, the FILUT name can be found in the records of the town of Bydgoszcz, located in northern Poland. One such record mentions a Maciej FILUT (1821-1897), a respected local merchant and landowner who contributed to the economic development of the town.
The FILUT surname has also been documented in various regions of Ukraine, particularly in the western part of the country, which was historically part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. This suggests that bearers of the name may have migrated or established themselves in these areas during the course of history.
It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as FILUTH or FILUTT, may have existed in different regions or time periods due to the fluid nature of surname spellings in the past.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Filut
Among Census respondents with the surname Filut, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Filut 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 Filut surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 109
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Two or more races4.1% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Filut
Filut 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+2 bearers (+1.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,938 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,005 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #131,366 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.7%) | Down 6,938 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 3,005 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 Filut 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 | #138,304 | #141,309 | -2.2% |
| Count | 121 | 121 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 1.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Filut bearers went from 121 to 121 (+0.0% change). The surname moved down 3,005 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #141,309.
FAQ
Filut surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Filut?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Filut. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Filut?
Filut ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 121 people with the surname Filut. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Filut.
Has Filut become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Filut went from 121 recorded bearers to 121. That is an increase of 0 (+0.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Filut?
Among Census respondents with the surname Filut, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Filut in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Filut appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (5.0%), Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Filut (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 Filut mean?
A surname of Polish origin likely indicating a roguish or cunning nature. 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 Filut (0.04 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 have the surname Filut?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.