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

Mutter, 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 Mutter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mutter in America

Mutter is the 14296th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mutter surname appeared 2,094 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mutter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mutter 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 Mutter

The surname Mutter has its roots in the German language and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the German word "mutter," which means "mother." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone's occupation or relation to motherhood.

The earliest recorded instances of the Mutter surname can be found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries in regions of present-day Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. One notable example is Johann Mutter, a merchant from the city of Nuremberg, who was mentioned in a trade register dated 1437.

In the 16th century, the Mutter name appeared in several church records and legal documents across central Europe. For instance, the birth of Hans Mutter was recorded in a parish register in the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber in 1524. Additionally, a certain Katharina Mutter was mentioned in a land deed from the city of Augsburg in 1587.

As the name spread and evolved, regional variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. In some areas, the name was written as "Muter" or "Muther," while in others, it was spelled "Mütter" or "Mütterer." These variations often reflected local dialects and linguistic traditions.

One notable figure in history bearing the Mutter surname was Johann Mutter (1558-1637), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Elector of Saxony in Dresden. His contributions to sacred music and organ compositions were significant during the Renaissance period.

Another individual of note was Friedrich Mutter (1796-1865), a German painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits. Born in Nuremberg, he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich and gained recognition for his intricate etchings and engravings.

In the 19th century, the Mutter name also appeared in various parts of Europe. For example, Johann Mutter (1825-1899) was a Swiss politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Council, the lower house of the Swiss Federal Assembly, representing the canton of Aargau.

Across the Atlantic, the Mutter surname can be found in early American records, likely brought by German immigrants. One such individual was Philip Mutter (1760-1838), a German-born American farmer and landowner who settled in Pennsylvania in the late 18th century.

Throughout its history, the Mutter surname has been associated with various occupations, from artists and musicians to politicians and landowners, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mutter

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

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

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