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

Utsinger, 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 Utsinger surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Utsinger in America

Utsinger is the 104602nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Utsinger surname appeared 171 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 Utsinger.

We can also compare 2010 data for Utsinger 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 Utsinger

The surname Utsinger originates from Germany, likely emerging during the late medieval period between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is believed to have derived from a place name or topographic feature, as many German surnames did during this era.

One theory suggests that Utsinger might be a variation of the German word "Außinger," which means "outsider" or "one who lives on the outskirts." This could indicate that the name's earliest bearers resided on the fringes of a town or village. Another possibility is that Utsinger is linked to the German word "Aue," meaning "meadow" or "floodplain," suggesting the name may have originated from a location near such a landscape feature.

Early documented references to the Utsinger name are scarce, but it is possible that it appeared in local parish records or tax rolls from the 14th or 15th centuries in various regions of Germany. Unfortunately, many historical records from that period have been lost or destroyed over time.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Utsinger surname was Hans Utsinger, a blacksmith who lived in the town of Nuremberg, Germany, during the late 15th century. Records indicate he was born around 1460 and died in 1521.

Another notable figure was Johann Utsinger, a Protestant reformer and theologian who lived in the 16th century. He was born in Strasbourg, Germany, in 1521 and played a significant role in the Reformation movement, authoring several theological works before his death in 1599.

In the 17th century, a man named Georg Utsinger (1638-1718) gained recognition as a skilled clockmaker and watchmaker in the German city of Augsburg. His intricate timepieces were highly sought after by the wealthy and aristocratic classes of the time.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Utsinger appeared in the historical records of the Palatinate region of Germany. One such individual was Johannes Utsinger (1702-1778), a prominent vintner who owned several successful vineyards in the area.

Lastly, in the 19th century, a German-American painter named Friedrich Utsinger (1829-1891) achieved some fame for his landscapes and portraits. Born in Bavaria, he immigrated to the United States in the 1850s and settled in Philadelphia, where he continued his artistic career.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Utsinger

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

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

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