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

Manan, 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 Manan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manan in America

Manan is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manan surname appeared 191 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 Manan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manan 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 Manan

The surname "MANAN" has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the northern region of Punjab. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "manana," which means "to think" or "to contemplate."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MANAN" dates back to the 13th century, when it was mentioned in a manuscript from the Delhi Sultanate. The manuscript referred to a scholar and philosopher named Manan Chand, who lived during the reign of Sultan Iltutmish (1211-1236).

In the 16th century, during the Mughal Empire, a prominent figure named Manan Singh served as a military commander under the reign of Emperor Akbar (1556-1605). Manan Singh played a significant role in several campaigns and military expeditions undertaken by the Mughal forces.

Another notable individual with the surname "MANAN" was Manan Das, a renowned poet and writer from Punjab who lived in the 18th century. His literary works, which were written in the Punjabi language, focused on themes of spirituality and mysticism.

The name "MANAN" has also been associated with various place names in the region, such as Mananwala, a town located in the Gujranwala district of Punjab, Pakistan. This place name is believed to have derived from the surname itself, suggesting that it was once inhabited by individuals bearing the name "MANAN."

In more recent times, one of the most famous individuals with the surname "MANAN" was Madan Lal Manan (1912-1989), an Indian freedom fighter and politician. He actively participated in the Indian independence movement and later served as a member of the Constituent Assembly of India, which drafted the country's constitution.

Another notable figure was Dr. Manohar Lal Manan (1913-1991), a renowned physician and philanthropist from Punjab. He dedicated his life to providing medical care to underprivileged communities and established several charitable institutions in the region.

Throughout its history, the surname "MANAN" has been associated with scholars, military leaders, poets, politicians, and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manan

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

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

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