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

Theut, 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 Theut surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Theut in America

Theut is the 83226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Theut surname appeared 226 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 Theut.

We can also compare 2010 data for Theut 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 Theut

The surname "THEUT" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its roots dating back to the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "theut," which means "people" or "nation."

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the Duchy of Bavaria, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears as "Theut" in these records, suggesting that it was already in use during that time.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Heinrich Theut was mentioned in the Annals of Cologne, a chronicle of events in the city of Cologne. Heinrich Theut was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region, and his inclusion in this historical record highlights the prominence of the Theut family during that era.

The surname "THEUT" also has connections to various place names throughout Germany. For instance, the town of Theuten in the state of Saxony-Anhalt is believed to have derived its name from the Theut family, who may have been landowners or influential figures in the area during the Middle Ages.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "THEUT" was Johann Theut, born in 1485 in the town of Nuremberg. Johann was a renowned scholar and humanist, known for his contributions to the field of education and his advocacy for the use of the vernacular language in teaching.

Another notable figure was Anna Theut, born in 1562 in the city of Augsburg. Anna was a prominent figure in the Protestant Reformation movement and is remembered for her role in establishing a network of safe houses for persecuted Protestants fleeing religious persecution.

In the 17th century, Hans Theut (1624-1698) was a prominent architect and master builder in the city of Dresden. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings, including the Dresden Frauenkirche, which became an iconic landmark of the city.

During the 18th century, the Theut family produced several military officers, including Friedrich Theut (1746-1812), a Prussian general who served in the Napoleonic Wars and was instrumental in the defense of Berlin against French forces.

In the 19th century, the name "THEUT" gained further recognition with the birth of Theodor Theut (1835-1901), a renowned German composer and music theorist. Theodor's works, including operas and symphonies, were widely acclaimed and performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Theut

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

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

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