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

Mutty, 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 Mutty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mutty in America

Mutty is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mutty surname appeared 100 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 Mutty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mutty 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 Mutty

The surname "MUTTY" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be a variant of the name "Mutt" or "Motte," which was derived from the Old French word "motte," meaning a mound or a hill.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Motte." This suggests that the name was already in use by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In the 13th century, the name "Mutty" appeared in various historical records, such as the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire, where it was spelled as "Motti" or "Mottie." This indicates that the name had undergone some spelling variations over time.

The name "Mutty" is also associated with several place names in England, such as Mutton Hill in Durham and Mottisfont in Hampshire. These place names may have contributed to the development of the surname.

One notable individual with the surname "Mutty" was Sir John Mutty (c. 1450-1523), who served as a member of Parliament for Cricklade in Wiltshire during the reign of King Henry VIII.

Another prominent figure was William Mutty (c. 1590-1663), a English Puritan clergyman and author who is best known for his work "The Divine Meditations and Contemplations."

In the 17th century, Thomas Mutty (c. 1620-1689) was a influential landowner and businessman in the county of Somerset, where he owned several estates and properties.

During the 18th century, Elizabeth Mutty (1712-1798) was a renowned English poet and writer who published several collections of poetry and prose.

In the 19th century, Sir Robert Mutty (1825-1901) was a distinguished British military officer and statesman who served as the Governor of Malta from 1885 to 1890.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname "Mutty" throughout history, showcasing the long-standing presence and significance of this name across various fields and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mutty

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

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

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