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

Mutlu, 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 Mutlu surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mutlu in America

Mutlu is the 82908th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mutlu surname appeared 227 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 Mutlu.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mutlu 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 Mutlu

The surname MUTLU is of Turkish origin, with roots tracing back to the late Ottoman Empire era. It is derived from the Turkish word "mutlu," which translates to "happy" or "fortunate." This name likely emerged among families or individuals who were considered blessed or fortunate during a time of political and social upheaval in the region.

The earliest known records of the MUTLU surname can be found in Ottoman administrative documents from the 16th century, particularly in regions that are now part of modern-day Turkey, Greece, and the Balkans. These records often listed individuals by their occupation or place of residence, suggesting that the surname may have originally been an occupational name or a descriptive nickname.

One notable early bearer of the MUTLU surname was Mehmet Mutlu, a renowned Ottoman calligrapher who lived during the late 16th century. His intricate calligraphic works adorned numerous mosques and palaces across the Ottoman Empire, cementing his reputation as a master of the art form.

In the 18th century, the MUTLU surname appeared in various Ottoman tax registers and property records, indicating its spread among families across different regions and socioeconomic classes. One such record mentioned a certain Fatma Mutlu, a landowner from the town of Izmir, who was involved in a legal dispute over property rights in the year 1743.

As the Ottoman Empire gave way to the modern Republic of Turkey in the early 20th century, the MUTLU surname gained further prominence. One notable figure was Mehmet Mutlu, a Turkish politician and diplomat born in 1886, who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1942 to 1944 during the turbulent years of World War II.

Another significant bearer of the MUTLU name was Ahmet Mutlu, a celebrated Turkish author and playwright born in 1925. His works, which often explored themes of social inequality and political oppression, garnered critical acclaim and cemented his status as one of Turkey's most influential literary voices of the 20th century.

Throughout its history, the MUTLU surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, from artists and intellectuals to political figures and landowners. Its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Ottoman Empire, reflecting the diverse tapestry of Turkish society over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mutlu

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

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

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