Explore the Family Name Mauter
The meaning of Mauter
German and Alsatian: occupational name from Middle High German mūtære ‘collector of tolls or customs duty’. This surname has apparently died out in Alsace. Compare Mautner.
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How common is the last name Mauter in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mauter has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the Mauter surname was ranked 66,878th in terms of prevalence and had a count of 276 people with that name across the United States. By 2010, the rank had slipped to 77,788th and the count of individuals bearing the surname decreased to 246, representing a drop of 10.87 percent. The proportion of people named Mauter per 100,000 also decreased by 20 percent during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #77,788 | -16.31% |
| Count | 276 | 246 | -10.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mauter
When examining the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Mauter, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identify as White. In 2000, about 95.29 percent of those with the Mauter surname identified as White, but by 2010, this figure had slightly decreased to 92.68 percent. During the same decade, there was an emergence of ethnic diversity within the group. In 2010, 4.07 percent of individuals with the Mauter surname identified as belonging to two or more races and 2.44 percent identified as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.29% | 92.68% | -2.74% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.07% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |