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

Managan, 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 Managan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Managan in America

Managan is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Managan surname appeared 149 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 Managan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Managan 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 Managan

The surname Managan is believed to have originated in Ireland, likely in the early medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Gaelic word "manach," meaning "monk" or "monastic." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone associated with a monastery or religious order.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Managan can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the early 17th century. The annals mention a Maelmordha Ua Manachan, who was the chief poet of Ireland in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Cloyne, which were administrative records of the Diocese of Cloyne in County Cork. These rolls refer to a "Walter Monagh," which is likely an early spelling variation of Managan.

During the late medieval and early modern periods, the Managan surname was particularly prevalent in County Cork and County Kerry in southwestern Ireland. Several notable individuals with this surname emerged from these regions.

One prominent figure was Dermot Managan, a 16th-century Irish chieftain and leader of the Managan clan in West Muskerry, County Cork. He played a role in the Desmond Rebellions against English rule in Ireland.

In the 17th century, John Managan was a member of the Irish Confederation of Kilkenny, a Catholic organization that governed parts of Ireland during the Confederate Wars. He represented County Kerry in the Confederation's General Assembly.

Another notable individual was Edmond Managan, a 17th-century Catholic priest and historian from County Cork. He wrote a chronicle of the Irish Confederate War, which provides valuable insights into that period.

In the 18th century, Daniel Managan was a prominent merchant and landowner in County Cork. He owned several estates and played an influential role in local affairs.

The name Managan has also been associated with various place names in Ireland, such as Managan Island in Lough Mask, County Mayo, and Managan's Bridge in County Cork. These place names may have derived from individuals bearing the surname or may have influenced the development of the surname itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Managan

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

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 Managan 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 Managan 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 Managan was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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