2000
#18,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,401
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.52
Rare Last name
Yutzy
A surname of German origin meaning a person from the village of Jütz.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,275 Americans carry the last name Yutzy. That puts it at #14,465 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.66 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 150,661 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Yutzy surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 150,661
Census rank
#14,465
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,984 bearers of the surname Yutzy in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.66 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14465th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Yutzy, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Yutzy
The surname Yutzy finds its origins in Switzerland, with historical roots dating back to the 17th century. The name is predominantly associated with the Swiss Mennonite community, who were known for their Anabaptist beliefs and often faced persecution, leading to emigration to various regions including the United States.
The name Yutzy is believed to have derived from the Swiss German surname Jutzi, which in turn may have roots in a regional dialect or be a diminutive form of a given name. Variations in spelling include Jutzy, Yutzi, and Yutsy, reflecting the phonetic transcription of the name when Swiss Mennonites migrated to other countries, especially to North America.
The earliest recorded instance of the name appears in Swiss records from the late 1600s. An early notable bearer is Hans Jutzi, who was born in the canton of Bern, Switzerland, in 1673. He is known for his efforts to maintain his faith despite the political and social pressures of the time.
By the early 18th century, a significant number of Swiss Mennonites, including individuals bearing the surname Jutzi or Yutzy, migrated to areas such as the Palatinate in Germany and subsequently to North America. Mennonite congregations in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana were established, and the Yutzy surname became prominent in these communities.
One prominent figure is Christian Yutzy, born in 1762, who was a significant early settler and community leader in the Ohio Mennonite community. His contributions to establishing early Mennonite practices in the region are well-documented in historical records from the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Daniel Yutzy, born in 1809, was another distinguished individual known for his attempts to preserve Mennonite traditions during a time of great change in America. His descendants continued to play essential roles in their communities, retaining the name's historical and cultural significance.
In the late 19th century, Samuel Yutzy, born in 1845, became a well-known figure within the Amish Mennonite communities in Ohio. His leadership and dedication to the community were crucial during a period marked by both expansion and internal challenges.
Emma Yutzy, born in 1871, represents the continuation of the family's notable contributions to religious and community life. She was instrumental as a teacher and author, documenting the Mennonite way of life and ensuring that the traditions were passed down to future generations.
The surname Yutzy thus encapsulates a rich history tied intricately to the Swiss Mennonite migration and the establishment of faith-based communities in North America. The Yutzy name carries with it a legacy of religious perseverance, community leadership, and cultural preservation through centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Yutzy
Among Census respondents with the surname Yutzy, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Yutzy bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Yutzy surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.0% · 1,905
- Two or more races1.9% · 38
- Hispanic or Latino1.4% · 27
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 8
- Black or African American0.3% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Yutzy
Yutzy appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#16,370
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,759
+358 bearers (+25.6%)
Per 100,000 0.60
Rank movement Up 1,899 places
2020
#14,465
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,984
+225 bearers (+12.8%)
Per 100,000 0.66
Rank movement Up 1,905 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #18,269 | 1,401 | 0.52 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #16,370 | 1,759 | 0.60 | +358 bearers (+25.6%) | Up 1,899 places |
| 2020 | #14,465 | 1,984 | 0.66 | +225 bearers (+12.8%) | Up 1,905 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Yutzy surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,370 | #14,465 | 11.6% |
| Count | 1,759 | 1,984 | 12.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.60 | 0.66 | 10.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Yutzy bearers went from 1,759 to 1,984 (+12.8% change). The surname moved up 1,905 positions in the national ranking, going from #16,370 to #14,465.
FAQ
Yutzy surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Yutzy?
Name Census estimates that about 2,275 living Americans carry the surname Yutzy. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 150,661 residents.
How common is Yutzy?
Yutzy ranks #14,465 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.66 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 1,984 people with the surname Yutzy. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,275), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.66 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.66 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Yutzy.
Has Yutzy become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Yutzy went from 1,759 recorded bearers to 1,984. That is an increase of 225 (+12.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #16,370 to #14,465.
What does the Census say about the background of Yutzy?
Among Census respondents with the surname Yutzy, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (1.9%) and Hispanic (1.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Yutzy in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.0% (1,905 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Yutzy appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.0%), Two or More Races (1.9%), Hispanic (1.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Yutzy (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Yutzy mean?
A surname of German origin meaning a person from the village of Jütz. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Yutzy (0.66 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Yutzy?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Yutzy on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.