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

Yeutter, 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 Yeutter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Yeutter in America

Yeutter is the 101737th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Yeutter surname appeared 177 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 Yeutter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Yeutter 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 Yeutter

The surname Yeutter originates from Germany, traceable back to the medieval period. The name likely derives from the German word "Jüter" or "Jüterbogk," referring to the town of Jüterbog in Brandenburg, Germany. The spelling of surnames was highly variable in medieval times, leading to multiple variations of Yeutter over the centuries.

In historical records, names similar to Yeutter appeared as early as the 13th century in church and municipal documents in various German towns. Town records from Brandenburg in the 14th century mention a "Johannes Jüter" who was a merchant, suggesting the name's association with trade and commerce. This variation indicates the connection to geographic origin, a common practice at the time.

The surname also appears in another form, "Jüterbock," as a place-based surname. This version directly connects the bearers to Jüterbog, supporting the locality theory. By the 16th century, the spelling began to stabilize, leading to more consistent forms like Jüter and Juetter.

One notable early bearer was Karl Ludwig Jüter, born in 1623 in Berlin. He was a prominent blacksmith known for his craftsmanship and trade in metalworks. His descendants later spread the surname to other parts of Germany and neighboring countries due to migration and trade routes.

Another significant historical figure is Hermann Jüter, born in 1794, who was a Lutheran pastor in Cologne. His theological writings contributed to the early 19th-century religious debates, making him well-known in ecclesiastical circles. The records of his sermons often spell his name both as Jüter and Yeutter, indicating the fluid nature of surname spelling during this period.

Augustus Yeutter, born in 1837, emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1856, settling in Nebraska. He became a renowned pioneer and agricultural innovator, contributing significantly to the agricultural development of the Midwest. His life's work is well-documented in various American historical archives.

Louise Yeutter, born in 1874, was a noted suffragette and activist in Germany before emigrating to the United States. She played a crucial role in women's rights movements in the early 20th century, notably advocating for voting rights and labor laws. Her speeches and writings are preserved in university archives and frequently spell her surname as both Juetter and Yeutter.

Edwin Yeutter, born in 1922, was a distinguished World War II veteran and later served as a diplomat in various European countries during the Cold War. His diplomatic contributions and service records highlight the international spread of the surname and the complex political landscapes he navigated.

Through these historical figures and varied spellings, the surname Yeutter reflects deep-rooted geographic origins, professional endeavors, and migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Yeutter

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

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

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