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

Mutchler, 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 Mutchler surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mutchler in America

Mutchler is the 14119th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mutchler surname appeared 2,128 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mutchler.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mutchler 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 Mutchler

The surname Mutchler is of German origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Bavaria during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century. The name is derived from the Old German words "mut" and "schal," which together mean "loud" or "boisterous."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mutchler can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Mutchler is mentioned as a resident in the year 1488. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by that time.

In the 16th century, the Mutchler surname appears to have spread to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries, such as Switzerland and Austria. This was likely due to the migration of families and individuals during the turbulent times of the Reformation and the Thirty Years' War.

The first known Mutchler to emigrate to the Americas was Johann Mutchler, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1749. He was among the many German immigrants who sought new opportunities and religious freedom in the British colonies.

One notable individual with the Mutchler surname was Johann Georg Mutchler (1732-1811), a German clockmaker and inventor who is credited with developing the first portable pendulum clock. His contributions to the field of timekeeping were significant during the 18th century.

Another prominent figure was Anna Mutchler (1804-1887), a German-born American missionary and educator who dedicated her life to serving the Native American communities in Wisconsin. She established several schools and played a crucial role in promoting education and cultural exchange.

In the 19th century, the Mutchler family had a strong presence in the state of Indiana, where several individuals with this surname made their mark. Jacob Mutchler (1810-1892) was a prominent farmer and landowner in Decatur County, while his cousin, William Mutchler (1818-1901), served as a county commissioner and was involved in local politics.

One of the most notable Mutchlers of the 20th century was Charles Mutchler (1912-1997), a talented artist and illustrator from Ohio. He is best known for his illustrations in children's books, including several works by renowned authors like Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein.

While the Mutchler surname may not be as common as some others, it has a rich history that spans centuries and continents, with individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, from timekeeping and education to art and agriculture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mutchler

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

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

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