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

Manchame, 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 Manchame surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manchame in America

Manchame is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manchame surname appeared 148 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 Manchame.

The history of the last name Manchame

The surname Manchame has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southern France, dating back to the early medieval period. It is derived from the Basque words "manza," meaning apple, and "ame," meaning mother, suggesting a possible connection to an apple orchard or a place where apples were grown.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the cartularies of the Monastery of Leyre, located in Navarre, Spain, from the 11th century. These manuscripts contain references to individuals bearing the name Manchame, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Juan Manchame was mentioned in the chronicles of the Kingdom of Navarre as a landowner and local nobleman. His descendants continued to use the surname, and it spread to other parts of the Basque country and neighboring regions.

The name Manchame also appeared in various legal documents and property records from the 13th and 14th centuries, particularly in the areas around the towns of Pamplona and San Sebastián. These records often referred to individuals with the surname as landowners, merchants, or members of the local gentry.

During the 15th century, a notable figure named María Manchame was recognized for her contributions to the development of viticulture in the region. She was credited with introducing new techniques for cultivating and producing wine, which became influential in the local wine industry.

In the 16th century, Pedro Manchame (1523-1591) was a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Salamanca. His writings on religious philosophy and ethics were widely recognized during his time.

Another individual of note bearing the surname was Juana Manchame (1647-1712), a skilled weaver and textile artist from the town of Tolosa. Her intricate tapestries and rugs were highly sought after by wealthy patrons throughout Spain and Portugal.

The surname Manchame continued to be present in various regions of the Basque country and northern Spain throughout the subsequent centuries, with individuals from this lineage making contributions in various fields, including agriculture, trade, and local governance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manchame

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

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 Manchame 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.

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

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