Explore the Family Name Mutz
The meaning of Mutz
German: 1. probably a metonymic occupational name for a baker, from Middle High German mutze ‘white bread, roll’ (see Mutschler). 2. nickname either for a short person, from Middle High German mutzen ‘to cut or shorten’, or for a fop or dandy, from the same word in the sense ‘to decorate or adorn’. Compare Moots and Mootz.
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How common is the last name Mutz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mutz saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. Ranked at 19,090 in 2000, it edged up to 20,099 by 2010, representing a decline of 5.29%. In terms of count, the number of people with the Mutz surname grew from 1,318 in 2000 to 1,329 in 2010, an increase of 0.83%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people contracted by 8.16%, falling from 0.49 in 2000 to 0.45 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,090 | #20,099 | -5.29% |
| Count | 1,318 | 1,329 | 0.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.45 | -8.16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mutz
The ethnic identity distribution of the surname Mutz also recorded some changes based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though there was a slight decrease from 92.72% in 2000 to 90.14% in 2010. Hispanic representation almost doubled, going from 1.90% to 3.76%. There was also a modest increase in self-identification as Black, moving from 3.03% in 2000 to 3.39% in 2010. The percentage identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native fell slightly from 1.37% to 1.35%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander remained constant at 0%, while the percentage for two or more races dropped off completely.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.72% | 90.14% | -2.78% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 3.76% | 97.89% |
| Black | 3.03% | 3.39% | 11.88% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.37% | 1.35% | -1.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0% | 0% |