2000
#71,372
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 255
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Muti
An Italian surname derived from the Latin term "mutius" meaning silent or mute.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 312 Americans carry the last name Muti. That puts it at #76,236 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,098,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Muti 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
312
1 in 1,098,572
Census rank
#76,236
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
272
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 272 bearers of the surname Muti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 76236th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Muti, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (18.4%) and Hispanic (7.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Muti
The surname MUTI has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "mutus," meaning mute or silent. This could suggest that the name was initially given to someone who was speechless or known for their quietness.
Early mentions of the MUTI surname can be found in historical documents from the regions of Tuscany and Umbria in central Italy. The name appears in various spellings, such as Muto, Mutti, and Mutis, reflecting regional variations and changes over time.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the MUTI surname was Giovanni Muti, a Franciscan friar who lived in the late 14th century and was known for his writings on religious subjects. Another notable figure was Girolamo Muti, a 16th-century Italian jurist and diplomat who served as a papal ambassador to various European courts.
In the 17th century, the MUTI surname gained prominence in the city of Rome. Francesco Muti, born in 1619, was a prominent member of the Roman nobility and held influential positions within the Papal States. His descendant, Vincenzo Muti, born in 1724, was a respected scholar and served as the librarian of the Vatican Library.
The MUTI surname has also been associated with several place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Muti Muti in the province of Lecce, Puglia, may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa. Similarly, the village of Muti in the province of Siena, Tuscany, could have connections to the name's origins.
Throughout history, the MUTI surname has been carried by various individuals of note, including:
1. Riccardo Muti, an Italian conductor and music director born in 1941, known for his work with prestigious orchestras worldwide.
2. Vittorio Muti, an Italian poet and writer born in 1859, known for his works exploring philosophical and spiritual themes.
3. Girolamo Muti, a 16th-century Italian jurist and diplomat mentioned earlier.
4. Antonio Muti, an Italian painter active in the 18th century, known for his religious and mythological works.
5. Mario Muti, an Italian journalist and author born in 1938, who wrote extensively on political and social issues.
While the MUTI surname has ancient roots in Italy, its history reflects the diverse cultural and geographical influences that have shaped the country over centuries, making it a fascinating example of the rich tapestry of Italian surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Muti
Among Census respondents with the surname Muti, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (18.4%) and Hispanic (7.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Muti 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 Muti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White65.8% · 179
- Asian and Pacific Islander18.4% · 50
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 19
- Two or more races5.5% · 15
- Black or African American3.3% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Muti
Muti 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
#73,005
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 266
+11 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 1,633 places
2020
#76,236
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 272
+6 bearers (+2.3%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 3,231 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #71,372 | 255 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #73,005 | 266 | 0.09 | +11 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 1,633 places |
| 2020 | #76,236 | 272 | 0.09 | +6 bearers (+2.3%) | Down 3,231 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 Muti 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 | #73,005 | #76,236 | -4.4% |
| Count | 266 | 272 | 2.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.09 | 0.09 | 1.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Muti bearers went from 266 to 272 (+2.3% change). The surname moved down 3,231 positions in the national ranking, going from #73,005 to #76,236.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Muti
FAQ
Muti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Muti?
Name Census estimates that about 312 living Americans carry the surname Muti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,098,572 residents.
How common is Muti?
Muti ranks #76,236 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 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 272 people with the surname Muti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (312), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 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 Muti.
Has Muti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Muti went from 266 recorded bearers to 272. That is an increase of 6 (+2.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #73,005 to #76,236.
What does the Census say about the background of Muti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Muti, the largest self-reported group is White at 65.8%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (18.4%) and Hispanic (7.0%). 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 Muti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 65.8% (179 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Muti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (65.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (18.4%), Hispanic (7.0%). 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 Muti (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 Muti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin term "mutius" meaning silent or mute. 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 Muti (0.09 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 many people are called Muti?
Find out how many people are called Muti on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.