Explore the Family Name Muto
The meaning of Muto
1. Italian: nickname from muto ‘mute, unable to speak’. 2. Japanese (Mutō): written 武藤 ‘warrior wisteria’, meaning ‘Fujiwara of Musashi’. These Mutō claim descent from Fujiwara no Hidesato (10th century), of the northern branch of the clan. Other bearers, descended from the Minamoto through the Takeda, sometimes pronounce the name Takefuji. All are found mainly in eastern Japan. Some characteristic forenames: Japanese Koji, Hiroshi, Takao, Takeshi, Asuka, Fumihiko, Fumio, Futoshi, Hidehito, Hideo, Hiko, Hiroyuki. Italian Antonio, Enrico, Alfonse, Angelo, Caterina, Cesare, Enzio, Ercole, Francesco, Nichola, Nunzio, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Muto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Muto has decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Muto was ranked 17,253rd in popularity with a count of 1511 instances per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 19,469 while the count fell to 1388 instances per 100,000 people, a reduction of 8.14%. The proportional representation of the surname Muto also saw a decline from 0.56 per 100,000 people in 2000 to 0.47 in 2010, marking a decrease of 16.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,253 | #19,469 | -12.84% |
| Count | 1,511 | 1,388 | -8.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.56 | 0.47 | -16.07% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Muto
The ethnicity associated with the surname Muto also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. Although the majority of bearers identified as White in both years (71.87% in 2000 and 76.08% in 2010), there was a significant decrease in those identifying as Hispanic, from 11.32% to 6.77%. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained relatively stable, shifting slightly from 14.69% to 14.48%. The proportion of those claiming two or more races increased slightly from 1.72% to 1.87%. No individuals surveyed identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.87% | 76.08% | 5.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 14.69% | 14.48% | -1.43% |
| Hispanic | 11.32% | 6.77% | -40.19% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.87% | 8.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |