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

Mutua, 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 Mutua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mutua in America

Mutua is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mutua surname appeared 143 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 Mutua.

The history of the last name Mutua

The surname Mutua has its origins in Spain, with the first recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "mutuo," meaning "mutual" or "reciprocal." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who was known for their cooperative nature or had a reputation for fostering mutual agreements or partnerships.

In the early records, the name was often spelled "Mutuo" or "Mutuo de" followed by a place name, indicating the individual's place of origin or residence. For example, there are mentions of "Mutuo de Madrid" and "Mutuo de Sevilla" in various historical documents from that period.

One of the earliest documented instances of the surname Mutua can be found in the records of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Juan Mutua was mentioned as a witness in a trial in Seville in 1568. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.

As the centuries passed, the spelling of the name evolved, and variations such as "Mutúa" and "Mutúo" started appearing in different parts of Spain. Some notable individuals who bore this surname include:

1. Diego Mutua (1620-1688), a Spanish painter from Seville known for his religious works and portraits.
2. María Mutua (1745-1815), a renowned Spanish poet and writer from Madrid, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary.
3. Antonio Mutua (1770-1834), a Spanish military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and later became a prominent figure in the Spanish colonial administration in the Americas.
4. Juana Mutua (1825-1892), a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded one of the first schools for girls in Madrid.
5. Pedro Mutua (1875-1946), a Spanish architect renowned for his work on several iconic buildings in Barcelona, including the Casa Milà (also known as La Pedrera).

While the surname Mutua is not among the most common in Spain today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, military figures, educators, and architects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mutua

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

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 Mutua 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.

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

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