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

Muto, 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 Muto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Muto in America

Muto is the 19469th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Muto surname appeared 1,388 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 Muto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Muto 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 Muto

The surname Muto originates from Italy, specifically in the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "muto," which means "mute" or "silent." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who was perceived as taciturn or reserved in their speech.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Muto surname can be traced back to the late 13th century in Parma, a city in the Emilia-Romagna region. In historical records from this period, the name appears as "Mutto," an earlier spelling variation.

During the Renaissance era, the Muto family gained prominence in the city of Modena, where they were actively involved in local politics and governance. Notably, Girolamo Muto (1557-1627) served as a prominent magistrate and diplomat, representing the Duke of Modena in negotiations with other Italian states.

In the 17th century, the Muto surname spread to other parts of Italy, with records indicating its presence in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. One notable figure from this era was Carlo Muto (1628-1695), a Neapolitan poet and playwright renowned for his satirical works.

The Muto name also found its way to Sicily, where it was associated with several noble families. Francesco Muto (1679-1744), a Sicilian jurist and scholar, gained recognition for his work on legal reform and his contributions to the field of jurisprudence.

As the centuries progressed, the Muto surname continued to be found across various regions of Italy. In the 19th century, Antonio Muto (1823-1892) from Naples gained prominence as a painter and engraver, known for his exceptional skills in portraiture and religious artworks.

Other notable individuals with the Muto surname include Giuseppe Muto (1901-1976), an Italian-American mobster who played a significant role in the operations of the Genovese crime family in New York City, and Gianni Muto (1956-present), a renowned Italian football coach who has managed several top-tier clubs in Italy and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Muto

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

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

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