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

Zutz, 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 Zutz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Zutz in America

Zutz is the 80678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Zutz surname appeared 235 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 Zutz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Zutz 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 Zutz

The surname Zutz is believed to have its origins in Germany, specifically from the region of Bavaria. The earliest references to the name appear to date back to the 12th and 13th centuries. Bavaria during this time was a region of rich culture and history, where family names often reflected occupation, locality, or physical characteristics. The surname likely emerged from regional dialect words or may have been derived from a place name or landmark within Bavaria.

The name Zutz possesses ties to the Middle High German word "zuzzen," which can mean to chatter, hiss, or whiz. Such descriptive surnames were commonly attributed to families known for a certain characteristic or trait. Additionally, there are variations in spelling over the centuries, including Sutz and Zaz, indicative of the fluidity and evolution of language during the medieval period.

One of the earliest historical references to the surname Zutz appears in Bavarian tax records from the early 1400s. One mention cites a Hans Zutz in 1423 as a landowner and tradesperson, providing a glimpse into the lineage's socio-economic status during that era. Archival documents from the late 15th century also mention a Maria Zutz, who is noted for her involvement in local charitable activities in a small Bavarian village.

In the 16th century, the name continues to appear in various local records, including a notable mention of Georg Zutz, born in 1541 and known for his influential role in regional politics. Georg was a well-respected council member in Munich, where he contributed to several municipal developments and reforms.

Moving into the 18th century, a prominent individual bearing the surname was Johann Friedrich Zutz, born in 1720, who gained recognition as a prominent academic in mathematics and natural sciences. His contributions to Bavarian academic circles left a lasting impact, and several of his manuscripts are preserved in local university archives.

The 19th century saw the emigration of the Zutz family members due to various socio-political upheavals in Europe. A notable individual from this period is Heinrich Zutz, born in 1803, who emigrated to the United States in 1834. Heinrich established himself as a successful merchant in Pennsylvania, contributing to the growing German-American community.

In summary, the surname Zutz has deep roots in Bavarian history with notable individuals across multiple centuries who have contributed to various facets of society, from politics to academia and commerce. The evolution of the name and its connections to regional dialects highlight the dynamic nature of surnames and their adaptability over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Zutz

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

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

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