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

Manak, 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 Manak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manak in America

Manak is the 59603rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manak surname appeared 339 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 Manak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manak 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 Manak

The surname Manak has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the Punjab region of modern-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have derived from the Sanskrit word "manak," which means "jewel" or "gem." The name's earliest known use dates back to the 12th century CE.

During the medieval period, the Manak surname was prevalent among Hindu communities, particularly those engaged in the jewelry trade or associated with the ruling classes. The name's association with jewels and precious stones likely stemmed from the region's rich history of gemstone mining and craftsmanship.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Manak surname can be found in the Ain-i-Akbari, a 16th-century administrative document commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Akbar. The text mentions several individuals with the surname Manak, including a jeweler named Manak Chand, who lived during the reign of Akbar (1556-1605 CE).

In the 17th century, a renowned Sikh warrior and poet, Bhai Manak Singh (1644-1737 CE), carried the Manak surname. He played a significant role in the Sikh resistance against the Mughal Empire and is remembered for his devotional poetry and bravery on the battlefield.

Another notable figure was Rai Manak Chand Makwana (1600s CE), a Rajput chieftain from the Makwana clan, who ruled over parts of present-day Gujarat and Rajasthan in India. His descendants continued to use the Manak surname for several generations.

In the 18th century, the Manak surname gained prominence in the Punjab region, with several individuals holding influential positions in the Sikh Empire. One such person was Sardar Manak Singh Gill (1750-1818 CE), a prominent military leader and close confidant of the legendary Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

The name Manak has also been associated with various place names in the Punjab region, such as Manaklao, Manakpur, and Manaksar, indicating the historical presence and influence of individuals bearing this surname in these areas.

While the surname Manak has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread worldwide due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Punjab region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manak

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

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

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