2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Muttillo
An Italian surname possibly derived from the word "mutto" meaning mute.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Muttillo. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Muttillo 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Muttillo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Muttillo, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.5%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Muttillo
The surname Muttillo is of Italian origin, originating from the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "mutilus," which means "maimed" or "mutilated." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a physical disability or deformity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Muttillo can be found in the historic town of Amalfi, located in the province of Salerno, Campania. In the 14th century, a nobleman named Gennaro Muttillo was mentioned in several municipal records of the town, indicating his prominent status within the local community.
During the 16th century, the Muttillo family established itself as landowners in the region of Calabria. Historical records from this period mention a wealthy landowner named Antonio Muttillo, who owned extensive vineyards and olive groves in the town of Cosenza.
In the late 17th century, a branch of the Muttillo family migrated to the island of Sicily, where they settled in the city of Palermo. One notable figure from this era was Vincenzo Muttillo, a renowned painter who was commissioned to create numerous religious artworks for churches and monasteries across Sicily.
The 18th century saw the emergence of a prominent military figure, Giuseppe Muttillo, who served as a captain in the Neapolitan army during the reign of King Ferdinand IV. His bravery and leadership were recognized with several honors and distinctions.
Moving into the 19th century, a man named Domenico Muttillo gained recognition as a talented sculptor and architect. He was responsible for designing and constructing several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Muttillo in Naples, which remains an architectural landmark to this day.
Throughout history, the Muttillo surname has been associated with various spellings and variations, such as Mutillo, Muttilo, and Mutilo, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of the areas where the name was prevalent.
While the name Muttillo may not be as widely known as some other Italian surnames, its rich history and enduring presence across different regions of Italy serve as a testament to the cultural and historical significance of this ancient family name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Muttillo
Among Census respondents with the surname Muttillo, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.5%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Muttillo 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 Muttillo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.6% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino13.5% · 15
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Muttillo
Muttillo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#134,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
+21 bearers (+20.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,299 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-14 bearers (-11.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,953 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #134,712 | 125 | 0.04 | +21 bearers (+20.2%) | Up 11,299 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.2%) | Down 13,953 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 Muttillo 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 | #134,712 | #148,665 | -10.4% |
| Count | 125 | 111 | -11.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Muttillo bearers went from 125 to 111 (-11.2% change). The surname moved down 13,953 positions in the national ranking, going from #134,712 to #148,665.
FAQ
Muttillo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Muttillo?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Muttillo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Muttillo?
Muttillo ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Muttillo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Muttillo.
Has Muttillo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Muttillo went from 125 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #134,712 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Muttillo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Muttillo, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (13.5%) and Two or More Races (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 Muttillo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Muttillo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.6%), Hispanic (13.5%), Two or More Races (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 Muttillo (2000, 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 Muttillo mean?
An Italian surname possibly derived from the word "mutto" meaning mute. 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 Muttillo (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 have the surname Muttillo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.