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

Thut, 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 Thut surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Thut in America

Thut is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Thut surname appeared 215 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 Thut.

We can also compare 2010 data for Thut 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 Thut

The surname Thut has its origins in Germany, with records of the name dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "thut," which means "people" or "tribe." Initially, the name was likely used as a descriptive term for a group or community, before later becoming a hereditary surname.

One of the earliest documented instances of the Thut surname can be found in the German city of Nuremberg, where a merchant named Hans Thut was listed in tax records from the year 1522. Further records from the same region indicate the presence of a family called Thutheim, which may have been a variation or derivative of the Thut name.

In the late 16th century, a Lutheran theologian and reformer named Martin Thut lived in the town of Wittenberg, where he studied under the famous Martin Luther himself. Thut was born in 1549 and played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation movement, publishing several influential works on theology.

During the 17th century, the Thut name appeared in various German-language manuscripts and chronicles, often associated with the region of Bavaria. One notable bearer of the name from this period was Johann Thut, a renowned artist who specialized in intricate woodcarvings and sculptures, working in the city of Munich from 1623 to 1685.

As the centuries progressed, the Thut name spread across various parts of Europe, with some families migrating to other regions. In the 18th century, a Swiss watchmaker named Jakob Thut gained recognition for his innovative timepiece designs, which were highly sought after by wealthy patrons across Europe. He lived from 1721 to 1789.

Another noteworthy individual with the Thut surname was the German botanist and naturalist, Friedrich Thut. Born in 1792, he made significant contributions to the study of plant life, publishing numerous works on the subject and serving as a professor at the University of Berlin until his death in 1868.

While the Thut surname may not be as widely known as some other German names, its history spans several centuries and is firmly rooted in the Germanic cultural landscape. From merchants and artisans to scholars and scientists, the Thut name has been carried by individuals who have left their mark on various fields throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Thut

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

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

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