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

Mutuc, 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 Mutuc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mutuc in America

Mutuc is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mutuc surname appeared 278 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 Mutuc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mutuc 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 Mutuc

The surname MUTUC originates from the Philippines, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "mutuk," which means "point" or "tip." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to a geographical feature or a location characterized by a prominent point or promontory.

During the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines, the use of surnames became more widespread among the native population. The MUTUC surname likely emerged as a result of this practice, adopted by families residing in areas with a connection to the word "mutuk."

Historical records from the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, particularly church records and census documents, may contain early mentions of the MUTUC surname. However, due to the limited availability and preservation of such records, specific references are difficult to pinpoint.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the MUTUC surname was Juan MUTUC, a landowner and farmer who lived in the town of Taal, Batangas, in the late 18th century. His descendants continued to carry the surname, contributing to its spread and recognition in the region.

Another notable figure with the MUTUC surname was Catalina MUTUC, a respected healer and midwife who lived in the province of Laguna in the early 19th century. Her knowledge of traditional medicine and birthing practices was highly valued in her community.

In the mid-19th century, Pedro MUTUC, a farmer and businessman, established a successful agricultural enterprise in the province of Bulacan. His entrepreneurial efforts helped to solidify the MUTUC family's standing in the area.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century, a man named Marcelo MUTUC gained recognition as a local leader and advocate for independence in his hometown of San Miguel, Bulacan.

Another notable figure with the MUTUC surname was Maria MUTUC, a renowned educator and advocate for women's education in the early 20th century. She founded a school for girls in the city of Manila, which became a pioneering institution in promoting educational opportunities for Filipino women.

While the MUTUC surname may have originated from a specific geographic location or feature, it has since spread across various regions of the Philippines, carried by families and individuals who have contributed to the nation's history and development in various ways.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mutuc

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

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

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