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

Mutia, 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 Mutia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mutia in America

Mutia is the 118185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mutia surname appeared 147 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 Mutia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mutia 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 Mutia

The surname "MUTIA" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "mutus," which means "silent" or "mute." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was perceived as being particularly quiet or taciturn.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MUTIA" can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of Siena, where it appears as "Mutio." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

In the 14th century, there are references to a noble family called the Mutii in the city of Florence. They were known for their involvement in the political affairs of the city and their support for the Medici family, who were the de facto rulers of Florence during the Renaissance.

One notable individual with the surname "MUTIA" was Francesco Mutia, a 16th-century Italian sculptor and architect who was born in Modena in 1501. He is best known for his work on the Basilica of San Petronio in Bologna, where he designed and constructed the famous façade.

Another prominent figure was Giovanni Battista Mutia, an Italian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 17th century. He was born in Modena in 1613 and is credited with making significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the motion of planets.

In the 18th century, there was a notable Italian writer and philosopher named Gian Vincenzo Mutia, who was born in Naples in 1720. He is best known for his critical essays on literature and his contributions to the Enlightenment movement in Italy.

The surname "MUTIA" can also be found in some historical records from the town of Mutina, which is the ancient name for the modern-day city of Modena in northern Italy. This suggests that the name may have originated in this region and later spread to other parts of Italy.

While the surname "MUTIA" is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is associated with notable individuals in various fields, including art, science, and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mutia

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

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

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