Explore the Family Name Mutton
The meaning of Mutton
English (Cornwall and Northamptonshire): 1. nickname from Middle English motoun ‘sheep’ (Old French mouton). 2. variant of Mitton.
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How common is the last name Mutton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mutton has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. The name ranked at 54,522 in 2000, but dropped to 65,782 in 2010, representing a drop of 20.65%. In terms of count, there were 354 individuals with this surname in 2000, which decreased to 301 by 2010, marking a fall of 14.97%. Furthermore, the proportion of people per 100k with this last name also fell from 0.13 to 0.1, a decrease of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #65,782 | -20.65% |
| Count | 354 | 301 | -14.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mutton
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname Mutton according to Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most bearers of the name identify as White, with percentages holding steady at 96.33% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 96.35% in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or of Two or more races in either year. A small fraction, 2.26%, identified as Black in 2000, however, this figure dropped to zero by 2010. No change was noted in the percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.33% | 96.35% | 0.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |