Explore the Family Name Jutila

The meaning of Jutila

Finnish: habitational name from farms so named, from the personal name Jut(t)i, a pet form of Johannes (see John) + the locative suffix -la. Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century in Tavastia and Ostrobothnia, and found mainly in central Finland. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Waino.

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How common is the last name Jutila in the United States?

According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Jutila has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Jutila was ranked 69,854 in terms of surname prevalence, but dropped to 80,678 by 2010, representing a 15.5% decrease. The number of people with this surname also decreased over the decade, falling from 262 to 235, a reduction of approximately 10.31%. As a proportion per 100,000 individuals, the presence of the surname Jutila also fell by 20%.

20002010Change
Rank#69,854#80,678-15.5%
Count262235-10.31%
Proportion per 100k0.10.08-20%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Jutila

On the topic of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data showed certain changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 93.13% of those with the surname Jutila identified as white, which slightly decreased to 91.91% by 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those belonging to two or more races, both initially holding minor shares of 2.29% and 2.67% respectively, were no longer represented within the Jutila surname population by 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic and Black populations under this surname emerged, each accounting for 2.55% of the total in 2010. There was no change in the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native populations within the Jutila surname group during this period.

20002010Change
White93.13%91.91%-1.31%
Hispanic0%2.55%0%
Black0%2.55%0%
Asian/Pacific Islander2.29%0%0%
Two or More Races2.67%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%