Explore the Family Name Mutti

The meaning of Mutti

1. Italian: variant of Muti, a patronymic or plural form of Muto ‘mute, unable to speak’. 2. Indian (Punjab): altered form of Hindi moti ‘pearl’ in Kamboh community. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Giovanni, Massimo, Umberto.

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

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mutti has seen a notable increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 68,782nd in popularity and had been attributed to 267 individuals. A decade later, in 2010, the rank improved to 60,347 and the count of individuals bearing the name rose to 334, marking a significant 25.09% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also increased by 10%, indicating a growing prevalence of the surname in the United States.

20002010Change
Rank#68,782#60,34712.26%
Count26733425.09%
Proportion per 100k0.10.1110%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mutti

The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mutti underwent some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority of those with the Mutti surname identified as White, at 83.90%. However, by 2010 this figure had decreased by 14.35% to 71.86%. Conversely, there were substantial increases in the number of people with this surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic, with percentage increases of 143.96% and 115.47% respectively. The share of individuals identifying as Two or More Races dropped by 49.03%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.

20002010Change
White83.9%71.86%-14.35%
Asian/Pacific Islander7.12%17.37%143.96%
Hispanic3.75%8.08%115.47%
Two or More Races4.12%2.1%-49.03%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%