2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mutascio
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "mutus" meaning mute or silent.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Mutascio. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mutascio 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Mutascio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mutascio, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mutascio
The surname Mutascio has its roots in Italy, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, particularly in the area around the city of Naples. The name is derived from the Latin word "mutare," which means "to change" or "to alter." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who were involved in some form of trade or profession that involved the exchange or alteration of goods or services.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mutascio can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava de' Tirreni, located in the province of Salerno. The name appears in a document dated 1187, which mentions a certain "Petrus Mutascius" as a witness to a land transaction.
In the 14th century, the name Mutascio appears in several historical records from the Kingdom of Naples, which was then ruled by the Angevin dynasty. One notable individual from this period is Jacobus Mutascius, a merchant from the city of Amalfi who is mentioned in a document from 1348 regarding a shipment of goods to the port of Genoa.
During the Renaissance period, the Mutascio name gained some prominence in the city of Naples. One particularly noteworthy figure was Antonio Mutascio (1492-1564), a renowned lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Neapolitan court system. His writings on legal matters were widely influential in his time.
In the 17th century, the Mutascio family appears to have had a presence in the town of Sarno, located in the province of Salerno. Records from this period mention a Gennaro Mutascio (1623-1687), who served as the local parish priest and was known for his charitable works within the community.
Another notable bearer of the Mutascio name was Giuseppe Mutascio (1755-1822), a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of general and was awarded several honors for his service in the French army during the campaigns in Italy.
While the name Mutascio has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, the earliest recorded instances and most significant historical figures associated with this surname can be traced back to its Italian roots, particularly in the regions of Campania and the former Kingdom of Naples.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mutascio
Among Census respondents with the surname Mutascio, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mutascio 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 Mutascio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 98
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mutascio
Mutascio appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,211 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-13 bearers (-11.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,849 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 6,211 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-11.0%) | Down 11,849 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 Mutascio 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 | #141,140 | #152,989 | -8.4% |
| Count | 118 | 105 | -11.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mutascio bearers went from 118 to 105 (-11.0% change). The surname moved down 11,849 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #152,989.
FAQ
Mutascio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mutascio?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Mutascio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Mutascio?
Mutascio ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Mutascio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Mutascio.
Has Mutascio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mutascio went from 118 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 13 (-11.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Mutascio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mutascio, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.9%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Mutascio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mutascio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Two or More Races (2.9%), Black (1.9%). 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 Mutascio (2000, 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 Mutascio mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin word "mutus" meaning mute or silent. 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 Mutascio (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 Mutascio?
Want to know how many people are called Mutascio? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.