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

Utegg, 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 Utegg surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Utegg in America

Utegg is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Utegg surname appeared 160 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 Utegg.

We can also compare 2010 data for Utegg 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 Utegg

The surname UTEGG is believed to have originated in the Swiss region, with the earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Swiss German word "utech," which means "a meadow or pasture."

One of the earliest known references to the UTEGG name can be found in a land registry document from the town of Schwyz in 1542, where a farmer named Hans Utegg was listed as owning a parcel of land near the village of Ibach. This suggests that the UTEGG family may have been among the early settlers in the region.

In the 17th century, the UTEGG name began to appear in other parts of Switzerland, particularly in the cantons of Lucerne and Zug. Records from this period show several UTEGG families engaged in various professions, including farming, carpentry, and metalwork.

One notable figure from this time was Jakob Utegg (1612-1678), a skilled blacksmith from the town of Einsiedeln, whose intricate ironwork can still be found adorning the local church and several historic buildings in the area.

As the UTEGG family spread throughout Switzerland in the 18th and 19th centuries, the name also began to appear in various spellings, such as Uttegg, Uettegg, and Üttegg, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations.

One notable member of the UTEGG family from this period was Maria Utegg (1785-1862), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the village of Altdorf. Her knowledge of traditional Swiss remedies and natural healing methods was widely sought after, and she is credited with helping to preserve many of the region's folk medicine traditions.

In the 20th century, the UTEGG name continued to be well-represented in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. One such figure was Professor Hans Utegg (1901-1987), a renowned linguist and expert in Swiss German dialects, who taught at the University of Zurich for many years.

Another notable UTEGG was the artist and sculptor Anna Utegg (1920-2005), whose works often drew inspiration from the natural landscapes and rural traditions of her native Switzerland. Her sculptures and installations can be found in several public spaces and museums throughout the country.

While the UTEGG surname may not be as widely known outside of Switzerland, its rich history and deep roots in the Alpine region serve as a testament to the resilience and cultural traditions of the Swiss people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Utegg

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

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

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