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

Mance, 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 Mance surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mance in America

Mance is the 13226th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mance surname appeared 2,310 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mance.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mance 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 Mance

The surname Mance is derived from the Old French word "mance," meaning "a residence" or "an abode." It has its origins in France, where it was first used as a surname during the late 11th or early 12th century. The name likely originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas of Normandy and Brittany.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mance can be found in the Domesday Book, a historical record compiled in 1086 under the direction of William the Conqueror. The Domesday Book mentions a landowner named Robert de Mance, who held estates in the county of Hertfordshire, England.

During the Middle Ages, the name Mance was often associated with people who lived in or near a manor house or other significant residence. As such, it was not uncommon for the name to be used as a descriptive surname, referring to a person's place of residence or occupation.

In the 13th century, the name Mance appeared in various historical records, including the Hundred Rolls, which were census-like surveys conducted in England between 1274 and 1279. One notable entry from this period is that of William de la Mance, a landowner in the county of Shropshire.

Over the centuries, the name Mance has undergone several spelling variations, including Maunce, Maunse, and Maunce. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and differences in pronunciation across various parts of Europe.

Several notable individuals have borne the surname Mance throughout history:

1. Jeanne Mance (1606-1673), a French settler and nurse who co-founded the city of Montreal, Canada, and established the first hospital on the island.

2. Sir Henry Mance (1609-1674), an English politician and Member of Parliament during the reign of King Charles II.

3. Jean-Baptiste Mance (1679-1748), a French painter known for his religious works and portraits of the French nobility.

4. Thomas Mance (1850-1931), an English architect and designer who was responsible for several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas.

5. Sir John Mance (1886-1957), a British diplomat and civil servant who served as the Governor of Jamaica from 1942 to 1951.

While the surname Mance may not be among the most common surnames today, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and multiple countries, with notable individuals who have left their mark in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mance

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

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

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