2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Sjuts
A surname indicating ancestry from the region of Sjuts, likely in Scandinavia or northern Europe.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Sjuts. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Sjuts surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Sjuts in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Sjuts, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Sjuts
The surname "SJUTS" is believed to have originated in the Netherlands, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is likely derived from the Dutch word "sjut," which was a term used to describe a mischievous or playful person. This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive name given to someone with a fun-loving or prankster personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Dutch province of Friesland, where a Pieter Sjuts was mentioned in a local church record from the year 1578. The name also appeared in various legal documents and land registries from the same region during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.
In the 17th century, the name seems to have spread to other parts of the Netherlands, with records showing individuals bearing the surname in cities like Amsterdam and Rotterdam. One notable individual from this period was Hendrick Sjuts, a merchant from Leiden who was born in 1632 and played a significant role in the city's textile trade.
As the name gained more prominence, variations in spelling began to emerge, including Schuts, Schutz, and Sjoets. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes and record-keepers at the time.
In the 18th century, the name continued to be found across the Netherlands, with several individuals leaving their mark in various fields. Notable examples include Jan Sjuts (1703-1779), a respected artist from Delft known for his portraiture and landscape paintings, and Willem Sjuts (1743-1812), a prominent lawyer and political figure from The Hague.
As Dutch immigrants began to settle in other parts of the world, the surname spread to new regions. In the 19th century, records show individuals with the surname Sjuts living in places like South Africa and the Dutch East Indies (now Indonesia), likely as a result of Dutch colonial expansion.
One particularly interesting figure from this period was Pieter Sjuts (1817-1893), a Dutch explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively throughout the East Indies and made significant contributions to the study of the region's flora and fauna.
While the surname may have evolved over time and taken on various spellings, its roots can be traced back to the Netherlands and its early associations with playfulness and mischief. Throughout its history, the name has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, merchants, lawyers, and explorers, showcasing its versatility and enduring presence across generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Sjuts
Among Census respondents with the surname Sjuts, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Sjuts bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Sjuts surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.5% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino8.7% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.9% · 3
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Sjuts
Sjuts appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+2 bearers (+2.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,842 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +2 bearers (+2.0%) | Up 4,842 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Sjuts surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #153,590 | 3.1% |
| Count | 102 | 104 | 2.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Sjuts bearers went from 102 to 104 (+2.0% change). The surname moved up 4,842 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #153,590.
FAQ
Sjuts surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Sjuts?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Sjuts. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Sjuts?
Sjuts ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Sjuts. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Sjuts.
Has Sjuts become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Sjuts went from 102 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 2 (+2.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Sjuts?
Among Census respondents with the surname Sjuts, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Sjuts in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.5% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Sjuts appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.5%), Hispanic (8.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Sjuts (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Sjuts mean?
A surname indicating ancestry from the region of Sjuts, likely in Scandinavia or northern Europe. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Sjuts (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Sjuts?
If you just want to know how common the surname Sjuts is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.