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

Mancera, 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 Mancera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mancera in America

Mancera is the 12732nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mancera surname appeared 2,424 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 Mancera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mancera 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 Mancera

The surname Mancera originated in Spain, specifically in the region of Andalusia. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is derived from the Spanish word "mancera," which means "one who resides or works on a farm or estate."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mancera can be found in the Repartimiento de Sevilla, a document dating back to the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and property among the conquistadors who participated in the reconquest of Seville from the Moors. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Mancera, suggesting that the name was already well-established by that time.

The name Mancera may have also been influenced by the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, as the word "mancera" bears some resemblance to the Arabic word "manqar," which means "place of quarry or mining." This connection could indicate that some of the earliest bearers of the surname may have been involved in mining or quarrying activities.

In the 15th century, during the reign of King Juan II of Castile, a prominent figure named Rodrigo Mancera served as a military commander and played a crucial role in the conquest of Granada, the last Moorish stronghold in Spain. His bravery and loyalty earned him recognition, and his descendants continued to carry the Mancera name with pride.

Another notable individual with the surname Mancera was Pedro de Mancera y Zúñiga (1607-1650), a Spanish nobleman who served as the Viceroy of New Spain (present-day Mexico) from 1664 to 1673. He was known for his efforts to improve infrastructure, promote education, and defend the colony against pirate attacks.

In the realm of literature, the Spanish playwright and poet José de Mancera (1628-1684) gained recognition for his works, which included plays and religious poetry. His contributions to the Golden Age of Spanish literature have been celebrated by scholars and literary enthusiasts.

The surname Mancera can also be found in various parts of Latin America, particularly in Mexico and Peru, where it was likely introduced by Spanish settlers and conquistadors during the colonial era. Over the centuries, individuals bearing this surname have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, military, arts, and academia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mancera

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

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

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