Find out how popular the last name Mamani is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mamani.

Mamani, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mamani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mamani in America

Mamani is the 54752nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mamani surname appeared 376 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mamani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mamani to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mamani

The surname MAMANI has its origins in South America, specifically in the Andes region of Peru and Bolivia. It is derived from the Aymara language, spoken by indigenous communities in these areas since ancient times. The name is believed to have originated during the pre-Columbian era, prior to the Spanish conquest of the Americas.

One theory suggests that MAMANI is derived from the Aymara word "maman," meaning "falcon" or "hawk." This could indicate that the name was initially given to individuals with a connection to these birds of prey, perhaps as hunters or revered figures in their communities. Another possibility is that the name is linked to the Aymara word "mama," meaning "mother," signifying a matrilineal lineage or a respected maternal figure.

Historical records from the colonial period in the 16th and 17th centuries mention individuals with the surname MAMANI, often in connection with indigenous communities in the Andes region. One notable example is Pedro MAMANI, an Aymara leader who participated in the resistance against Spanish colonization in the late 16th century.

In the 19th century, several prominent figures bearing the MAMANI surname emerged, including Melchor MAMANI, a Bolivian military leader who fought in the War of the Confederation (1836-1839) against the invasions of the Peru-Bolivian Confederacy. Additionally, Tomás MAMANI was a renowned Aymara writer and intellectual who published works on indigenous culture and language in the late 1800s.

Other notable individuals with the MAMANI surname include Edmundo MAMANI, a Peruvian artist known for his intricate weavings and textile art, who lived from 1920 to 2002. Jesús MAMANI, born in 1942, is a prominent Bolivian architect and urbanist, recognized for his contributions to sustainable urban design and the preservation of indigenous architectural traditions.

In more recent times, Víctor MAMANI gained recognition as a Bolivian musician and composer, famous for his interpretations of traditional Andean music and his efforts to promote indigenous cultural heritage through his art.

Throughout its history, the surname MAMANI has maintained a strong connection to the Aymara people and their cultural traditions in the Andes region of South America. It serves as a testament to the resilience and enduring legacy of these indigenous communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mamani

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mamani.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mamani was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mamani has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mamani was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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