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

Muta, 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 Muta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muta in America

Muta is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muta surname appeared 122 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 Muta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muta 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 Muta

The surname MUTA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. The name dates back to the Middle Ages, and is thought to be derived from the Italian word "muta," which means "mute" or "silent."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a document from the 13th century, where a certain Guido Muta is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Parma. It's possible that the name was originally given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was perceived as quiet or taciturn.

In the 14th century, the name Muta can be found in the records of the city of Florence, where a family of that name held prominent positions in the local government. A notable figure from this time was Bartolomeo Muta, who served as a magistrate and diplomat for the Florentine Republic in the late 1300s.

As the name spread across Italy, various regional variations emerged, such as Muti, Mutini, and Mutone. These variants likely reflected local dialects and pronunciation differences.

One of the most famous bearers of the name was Girolamo Muta, a 16th-century Italian painter from the city of Modena. He was renowned for his religious works and frescoes, which adorned many churches throughout northern Italy.

In the 18th century, the Muta family produced several notable figures in the fields of law and academia. One such individual was Giuseppe Muta (1714-1789), a respected jurist and professor of law at the University of Bologna.

Another prominent bearer of the name was the 19th-century Italian composer and conductor, Gaspare Muta (1817-1885). He was known for his operas and orchestral works, which were widely performed in his native country and abroad.

Throughout its history, the surname Muta has maintained a presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the north and central parts of the country. While not among the most common surnames, it has left its mark on Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muta

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

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

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