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

Shutack, 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 Shutack surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Shutack in America

Shutack is the 148347th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Shutack surname appeared 111 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 Shutack.

We can also compare 2010 data for Shutack 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 Shutack

The surname Shutack is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the regions of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. Its origins can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was likely derived from an occupational name or a nickname related to a person's profession or physical characteristics.

One possible root of the name is the Old Polish word "szutka," which means "jester" or "joker." This could indicate that the original bearer of the surname may have been a court jester or someone known for their humorous or mischievous nature. Alternatively, the name may have originated from the Old Ukrainian word "shutyty," meaning "to cover" or "to shield," suggesting a connection to a person's occupation as a shield-maker or a protector.

The earliest recorded instance of the Shutack surname appears in a Polish census record from the town of Krakow, dated 1592. This record mentions a certain Jan Shutack, who was a local merchant. Another early reference is found in a Ukrainian church register from the village of Lviv, dated 1618, where a Petro Shutack was listed as a member of the parish.

In the 18th century, the Shutack surname began to appear in various historical documents across Eastern Europe. One notable figure was Matviy Shutack (1732-1799), a Ukrainian scholar and writer known for his contributions to the development of the Ukrainian language and literature. Another individual of note was Andrzej Shutack (1756-1823), a Polish military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars.

During the 19th century, the Shutack surname spread further across Europe as people migrated to different regions. A prominent figure from this era was Stanislav Shutack (1842-1914), a renowned Czech architect who designed several notable buildings in Prague and other cities.

In the early 20th century, the Shutack surname found its way to North America, as Eastern European immigrants sought new opportunities. One such individual was Ivan Shutack (1879-1957), a Ukrainian-born author and journalist who settled in Canada and wrote extensively about the experiences of Ukrainian immigrants.

Throughout its history, the Shutack surname has been spelled in various ways, including Shutak, Shutacki, and Shutakoff, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences and regional variations encountered as the name traveled across different parts of Europe and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Shutack

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

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

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