Explore the Family Name Sutterlin
The meaning of Sutterlin
South German (Sütterlin): diminutive of Sutter. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Sutterlin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Sutterlin has slightly decreased in ranking between 2000 and 2010. The surname was ranked 66,274th in 2000 and slipped to 68,547th by 2010, marking a decrease of 3.43%. However, the total count of people with the surname increased from 279 in 2000 to 287 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 2.87%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.1 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #68,547 | -3.43% |
| Count | 279 | 287 | 2.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Sutterlin
Ethnically, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals bearing the Sutterlin surname identify as White, with a slight increase from 97.49% in 2000 to 98.26% in 2010. In 2000, a small percentage (2.15%) identified as Hispanic, though this figure dropped to zero by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for either year. Similarly, no individuals reported having two or more ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.49% | 98.26% | 0.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |