2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Manata
A surname originating from Italy, possibly derived from a place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Manata. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manata surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Manata in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manata, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Black (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Manata
The surname MANATA is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the 14th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "manus," meaning "hand," suggesting a possible connection to an occupation or trade involving manual labor or craftsmanship.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MANATA can be found in the historical archives of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Manata is mentioned as a skilled artisan in the year 1387. This provides evidence of the name's existence during the late Middle Ages in Italy.
In the 16th century, the MANATA surname appears in various documents and records from the city of Siena, indicating a presence in multiple areas of Tuscany during the Renaissance period. A notable figure from this time was Antonio Manata, a renowned painter and fresco artist who lived from 1530 to 1602.
As the centuries passed, the name MANATA spread to other parts of Italy, with records showing variations in spelling, such as Manati and Mannata. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the city of Naples, where a prominent member, Giuseppe Manata (1712-1786), served as a respected magistrate and jurist.
Moving into the 19th century, the MANATA surname gained recognition through the achievements of Vincenzo Manata (1814-1879), a celebrated Italian composer and conductor who contributed significantly to the development of operatic music in his era.
Another noteworthy individual bearing the MANATA name was Maria Manata (1878-1954), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights who played a crucial role in establishing educational opportunities for girls in various regions of Italy during the early 20th century.
Throughout its long history, the surname MANATA has been associated with various professions and contributions, from artisans and artists to legal professionals and educators, reflecting the diverse paths taken by those who carried this name across generations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manata
Among Census respondents with the surname Manata, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Black (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Manata bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Manata surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.3% · 108
- Black or African American4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Manata
Manata appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
-4 bearers (-3.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,966 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.3%) | Down 5,966 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Manata surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #144,270 | -4.3% |
| Count | 121 | 117 | -3.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Manata bearers went from 121 to 117 (-3.3% change). The surname moved down 5,966 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #144,270.
FAQ
Manata surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Manata?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Manata. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Manata?
Manata ranks #144,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 117 people with the surname Manata. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Manata.
Has Manata become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Manata went from 121 recorded bearers to 117. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Manata?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manata, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.3%. The next largest groups are Black (4.3%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Manata in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.3% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Manata appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.3%), Black (4.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (3.4%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Manata (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Manata mean?
A surname originating from Italy, possibly derived from a place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Manata (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Manata?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.