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

Mut, 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 Mut surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mut in America

Mut is the 91221st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mut surname appeared 202 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 Mut.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mut 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 Mut

The surname "Mut" originates from Germany, where it first emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "muot," meaning "courage" or "bravery." This suggests that the name may have originally been bestowed upon someone who exhibited remarkable valor or strength of character.

In its early years, the name was concentrated primarily in the southern regions of Germany, particularly in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. It is also thought to have had variations in spelling, such as "Muot," "Mutt," and "Mueth," reflecting the fluidity of language and orthographic conventions during that era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Mut" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents related to Saxony, dating back to the 14th century. This reference suggests that the name had already gained recognition and spread beyond its initial geographical origins by that time.

Notable historical figures bearing the surname "Mut" include Johann Mut (1526-1583), a German theologian and Reformist writer who played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation. Another prominent individual was Hans Mut (1637-1712), a renowned Baroque architect and sculptor from Bavaria, who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the region.

In the realm of literature, the name "Mut" is associated with Johann Friedrich Mut (1782-1857), a German poet and writer whose works explored themes of nature and rural life. Additionally, Wilhelm Mut (1876-1939) was a German politician and member of the Reichstag, representing the Social Democratic Party in the early 20th century.

Moving into the 19th century, Carl Mut (1845-1914) was a German inventor and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early internal combustion engines and automotive technology.

While the surname "Mut" may not have attained widespread global recognition, its origins and historical associations reflect a rich tapestry woven into the cultural fabric of Germany, encompassing various fields such as theology, architecture, literature, politics, and engineering.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mut

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

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

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