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

Muther, 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 Muther surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muther in America

Muther is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muther surname appeared 135 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 Muther.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muther 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 Muther

The surname MUTHER originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Middle High German word "muoter," meaning "mother." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was a mother or had a strong maternal connection.

The earliest known record of the MUTHER surname appears in a document from the city of Cologne in 1283, where a man named Heinrich Muther is mentioned. Another early reference can be found in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a Johann Muther was recorded in 1427.

Throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance period, the MUTHER name was primarily concentrated in various regions of Germany, including Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. Some variations in spelling, such as Mutter and Muter, were also observed during this time.

One notable individual bearing the MUTHER surname was Johann Muther (1468-1537), a German theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Erfurt. He was a prominent figure in the intellectual circles of his time and wrote several works on theology and ethics.

Another significant figure was Johann Muther (1617-1687), a German composer and organist who served as the Kapellmeister (chapel master) in the court of the Count of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. His compositions, particularly his sacred works, were highly regarded during the Baroque period.

In the 19th century, the MUTHER surname gained recognition through the work of Richard Muther (1856-1909), a German industrial engineer and pioneer in the field of production management. His book, "Rationalisation du travail à l'usine" ("Rationalization of Work in the Factory"), published in 1886, had a significant influence on modern industrial practices.

Another notable figure was Hermann Muther (1885-1962), a German art historian and critic who specialized in the study of modern art movements. His writings, particularly on Impressionism and Expressionism, were influential in shaping the understanding and appreciation of these artistic styles.

The MUTHER surname has also been associated with several places in Germany, such as the town of Muthmannshofen in Bavaria, which may have derived its name from a person named MUTHER in the past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muther

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

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

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