2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mutarelli
Italian name derived from dialect word "mutarello" meaning quarrelsome or difficult person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Mutarelli. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mutarelli 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
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Mutarelli in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mutarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mutarelli
The surname Mutarelli has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged in the 15th century, derived from the Italian word "mutare," meaning "to change" or "to alter," possibly referring to a person's occupation or a physical characteristic.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mutarelli can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Mutarelli was mentioned in a legal document dated 1471. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.
In the 16th century, the Mutarelli family appears to have expanded their presence in the area around the town of Avellino, located in the province of Avellino, Campania. Records from the local church archives mention several individuals bearing the name, including Nicola Mutarelli, who was born in 1523 and served as a local magistrate.
During the 17th century, the Mutarelli name gained prominence in the region, with several members of the family holding influential positions within the local community. One notable figure was Gian Battista Mutarelli, born in 1642, who was a respected scholar and author of several theological works.
As the Mutarelli family continued to grow and spread throughout Italy, some members ventured beyond the borders of Campania. In the late 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Turin, where they established themselves as successful merchants. One of the most prominent figures from this branch was Carlo Mutarelli, born in 1785, who was a renowned art collector and patron of the arts.
Another significant figure bearing the Mutarelli name was Gaetano Mutarelli, born in 1815 in Naples. He was a renowned architect and urban planner, responsible for the design of several iconic buildings in the city, including the Galleria Umberto I, a famous shopping arcade known for its impressive glass-vaulted structure.
Throughout its history, the Mutarelli name has been associated with various professions, from magistrates and scholars to merchants and architects. While the name may have originated from a humble occupation or physical trait, it has since gained recognition and respect across different regions of Italy, leaving a lasting impact on the cultural and architectural landscape of the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mutarelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Mutarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%.
The bar chart below shows how Mutarelli 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 Mutarelli surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White100.0% · 113
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mutarelli
Mutarelli appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,001 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,001 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 Mutarelli 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 | #145,220 | #147,221 | -1.4% |
| Count | 114 | 113 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mutarelli bearers went from 114 to 113 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,001 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #147,221.
FAQ
Mutarelli surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mutarelli?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Mutarelli. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Mutarelli?
Mutarelli ranks #147,221 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 113 people with the surname Mutarelli. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), 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 Mutarelli.
Has Mutarelli become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mutarelli went from 114 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Mutarelli?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mutarelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 100.0%. 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 Mutarelli in the 2020 Census, accounting for 100.0% (113 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mutarelli appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (100.0%). 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 Mutarelli (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 Mutarelli mean?
Italian name derived from dialect word "mutarello" meaning quarrelsome or difficult person. 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 Mutarelli (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 common is the surname Mutarelli?
Want to know how many people have the surname Mutarelli? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.