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

Mancao, 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 Mancao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mancao in America

Mancao is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mancao surname appeared 137 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 Mancao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mancao 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 Mancao

The surname MANCAO is believed to have originated in Portugal during the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Portuguese word "mancar," which means "to limp" or "to walk with a limp." This suggests that the name may have originally been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who had a noticeable limp or an identifying gait.

The earliest known record of the MANCAO surname can be found in a 1492 census document from the town of Évora, located in the Alentejo region of southern Portugal. This document lists several families with the surname, indicating that it was already well-established in the area at that time.

In the 16th century, the MANCAO name began to appear in historical records from other parts of Portugal, including the northern regions of Minho and Trás-os-Montes. This suggests that the name had spread throughout the country, possibly due to migration or the establishment of new branches of the family.

One notable figure bearing the MANCAO surname was João MANCAO, a Portuguese soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of Brazil in the early 16th century. He served under the famous navigator Pedro Álvares Cabral and played a role in the establishment of the first Portuguese settlements in the new colony.

Another historical figure was Padre Manuel MANCAO, a Catholic priest who lived in the 17th century. He was known for his work as a missionary in the Portuguese colonies of Africa, where he helped to spread Christianity and establish new churches and missions.

In the 18th century, the MANCAO surname appeared in records from the Portuguese island of Madeira, suggesting that members of the family may have migrated or been involved in the colonization of the island.

One notable figure from this time period was Joaquim MANCAO, a wealthy landowner and merchant from the city of Funchal, Madeira. He was known for his involvement in the island's wine trade and for his philanthropic efforts, including the construction of several churches and schools.

As the centuries passed, the MANCAO surname continued to be found in various regions of Portugal, as well as in Portuguese communities around the world, reflecting the country's history of exploration and colonization.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mancao

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

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

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