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

Mutuku, 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 Mutuku surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mutuku in America

Mutuku is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mutuku surname appeared 124 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 Mutuku.

The history of the last name Mutuku

The surname Mutuku has its origins in Kenya, East Africa, and can be traced back to the early 19th century. It is believed to have derived from the Kamba language spoken by the Akamba people, who are primarily found in the Eastern Province of Kenya. The name is thought to have its roots in the word "mutuku," which means "leader" or "chief" in the Kamba language.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Mutuku can be found in the writings of Johann Ludwig Krapf, a German missionary who lived among the Akamba people in the mid-19th century. Krapf's writings mention several individuals with the name Mutuku, suggesting that it was a common surname among the Akamba people during that time.

The name Mutuku has been associated with various historical figures throughout the years. One notable individual was Mutuku wa Kyenge, a Kamba chief who played a significant role in the resistance against British colonialism in the late 19th century. Another prominent figure was Mutuku Bakari, a renowned Akamba elder and oral historian who helped preserve the cultural traditions of his people in the early 20th century.

In more modern times, several individuals with the surname Mutuku have gained recognition in various fields. Mutuku Muinga, born in 1948, was a celebrated Kenyan artist known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures. Mutuku Ngului, born in 1962, is a respected academic and author who has written extensively on Kamba culture and history.

Other notable individuals with the surname Mutuku include Joseph Mutuku, a Kenyan politician and former member of parliament, born in 1955, and Mutuku Mwangangi, a prominent Kenyan businessman and entrepreneur, born in 1970.

While the surname Mutuku is primarily found among the Akamba people of Kenya, it has also spread to other parts of East Africa due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural heritage of the Kamba people and their traditional leadership structures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mutuku

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

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

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