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

Mautz, 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 Mautz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mautz in America

Mautz is the 35582nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mautz surname appeared 632 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 Mautz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mautz 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 Mautz

The surname MAUTZ is of German origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in the areas around Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAUTZ can be found in the Codex Traditionum Monasterii Sancti Galli, a medieval manuscript from the 9th century. This document mentions a certain "Mautzo de Kirchheim," suggesting that the name was already in use during that time period.

The name MAUTZ is thought to be derived from the Old High German word "mout," which meant "toll" or "customs duty." This indicates that the original bearers of the name may have been involved in the collection of tolls or taxes, perhaps as toll-keepers or customs officials.

In the 12th century, a nobleman named Berthold von Mautz was recorded as holding lands near the town of Mautz, located in present-day Bavaria. This suggests that the name may have also been associated with a specific geographic location.

During the 14th century, a prominent figure named Johannes Mautz (1320-1385) served as a judge and legal advisor in the city of Nuremberg. He was known for his expertise in civil law and played a significant role in the development of Nuremberg's legal system.

Another notable individual with the surname MAUTZ was Hans Mautz (1495-1560), a German painter and engraver from Nuremberg. He was renowned for his intricate woodcuts and engravings, many of which depicted religious scenes and portraits.

In the 17th century, a German scholar and theologian named Johann Friedrich Mautz (1637-1701) made significant contributions to the field of theology. He served as a professor at the University of Tübingen and authored several influential works on biblical exegesis and church history.

Over the centuries, the surname MAUTZ has also been associated with various places and geographic features. For instance, there is a village called Mautz in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of Germany, and a mountain called the Mautzberg located in the Black Forest.

While the surname MAUTZ is primarily concentrated in Germany, it has also been found in other parts of Europe, particularly in regions with a strong German influence or immigration. Variations in spelling, such as Mautzsch, Mautzner, and Mautzinger, have also been recorded throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mautz

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

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

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