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

Futter, 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 Futter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Futter in America

Futter is the 75799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Futter surname appeared 254 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 Futter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Futter 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 Futter

The surname FUTTER is believed to have originated in Germany, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "futten," which means "to feed" or "to provide nourishment." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as an occupational surname to individuals who worked as feeders or providers of food.

In the medieval period, surnames were often derived from occupations, physical attributes, or places of origin. The name FUTTER could have been associated with individuals who worked as bakers, millers, or farmers, as their primary role was to provide nourishment to others.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FUTTER can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Germany, where a Johannes Futter was mentioned in 1532. There are also references to the name in the historical records of the city of Nuremberg, suggesting that the name was prevalent in the southern regions of Germany during the 16th and 17th centuries.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Futter, Fudder, and Fuder. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions, reflecting the influence of local dialects and scribal practices.

One notable individual with the surname FUTTER was Johann Futter, a German theologian and philosopher who lived from 1557 to 1628. He was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation and authored several works on theology and philosophy.

Another individual of note was Hans Futter, a German artist and engraver who lived from 1588 to 1647. He is known for his intricate engravings and woodcuts, many of which depicted religious and mythological scenes.

In the 18th century, a Johann Gottfried Futter (1701-1777) was a respected German jurist and legal scholar. He served as a judge and authored several treatises on legal matters, contributing significantly to the development of German legal thought during his time.

Moving to the 19th century, Carl Futter (1819-1892) was a German botanist and naturalist. He conducted extensive research on plant life and contributed significantly to the field of botany through his publications and discoveries.

In more recent history, Wilhelm Futter (1880-1959) was a German architect and urban planner. He played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts of several German cities after World War II, incorporating modern design principles while preserving historical elements.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Futter

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

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

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