2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mutrie
A Scottish surname derived from a small farm or settlement.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Mutrie. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mutrie 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Mutrie in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mutrie, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mutrie
The surname Mutrie has its origins in Scotland, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "mutre," which means "to mutter" or "to murmur." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who spoke in a quiet or mumbling manner.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which list Robert de Mutre as a tenant in the county of Lanark. This document, created during the reign of King Edward I of England, recorded the names of Scottish landowners who swore allegiance to the English crown.
In the 15th century, the name appears in various spellings, such as "Mutrer," "Mutrye," and "Mutray," in various regions of Scotland, including Aberdeenshire, Fife, and the Lothians. This variation in spelling was common during that time due to the lack of standardized orthography.
One notable historical figure with the surname Mutrie was Sir Thomas Mutrie, a Scottish nobleman who lived in the late 16th century. He was a prominent landowner in Fife and served as a member of the Scottish Parliament during the reign of King James VI.
Another individual of note was John Mutrie, a Scottish writer and poet who lived in the 18th century. He was born in Edinburgh in 1732 and is best known for his collection of poems titled "The Muse's Delight," published in 1767.
In the 19th century, the name Mutrie gained recognition through the work of William Mutrie, a Scottish architect and civil engineer. He was born in Dundee in 1801 and was responsible for designing several notable buildings, including the Dundee Royal Lunatic Asylum and the Baxter Park Pavilion.
The Mutrie surname has also been associated with several place names in Scotland, such as Mutrie's Den, a picturesque gorge located near the town of Monifieth in Angus, and Mutrie's Hill, a prominent landmark in the Sidlaw Hills of Perthshire.
While the surname Mutrie may not be as widespread as some other Scottish names, it has a rich history and has been borne by notable individuals who have contributed to various fields, including literature, architecture, and politics, throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mutrie
Among Census respondents with the surname Mutrie, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mutrie 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 Mutrie surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3% · 101
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mutrie
Mutrie appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+2 bearers (+1.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,705 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +2 bearers (+1.9%) | Up 3,705 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 Mutrie 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 | #156,044 | #152,339 | 2.4% |
| Count | 104 | 106 | 1.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mutrie bearers went from 104 to 106 (+1.9% change). The surname moved up 3,705 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #152,339.
FAQ
Mutrie surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mutrie?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Mutrie. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Mutrie?
Mutrie ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 106 people with the surname Mutrie. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Mutrie.
Has Mutrie become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mutrie went from 104 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 2 (+1.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Mutrie?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mutrie, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Mutrie in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mutrie appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.3%), Black (1.9%), Hispanic (0.9%). 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 Mutrie (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 Mutrie mean?
A Scottish surname derived from a small farm or settlement. 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 Mutrie (0.04 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 share the surname Mutrie?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.