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

Mancia, 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 Mancia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mancia in America

Mancia is the 8106th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mancia surname appeared 4,089 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 Mancia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mancia 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 Mancia

The surname Mancia originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "manciata," which means "a handful." This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who had a particular physical characteristic or profession related to holding or handling things.

The earliest known recorded instances of the surname Mancia can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. In some historical documents from that time, the name appeared with slight variations in spelling, such as Manzia or Mancia.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname Mancia was Giovanni Mancia, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Florence during the late 13th century. He was known for his involvement in the city's thriving wool trade and his influence in local politics.

In the 14th century, the name Mancia appeared in several chronicles and records from the city of Perugia in Umbria. One notable figure was Niccolò Mancia, a skilled architect and engineer who contributed to the construction of various civic buildings and fortifications in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the Mancia family gained prominence in the city of Rome. One of the most notable members was Giovanni Battista Mancia, a renowned painter and architect who lived from 1508 to 1596. He was commissioned by several popes and noble families to create works of art and design architectural projects.

Another significant figure bearing the surname Mancia was Tomaso Mancia, a military commander and diplomat who lived in the 16th century. He served in the armies of the Republic of Venice and was instrumental in negotiating peace treaties and alliances with other Italian states.

In the 17th century, the Mancia family expanded their influence beyond Italy. Girolamo Mancia, born in 1612, was a Jesuit missionary who traveled to South America and spent many years working among the indigenous populations in what is now Paraguay and Argentina.

While the surname Mancia has its roots firmly planted in Italian history, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by individuals and families who migrated over the centuries. However, the name's connection to its Italian origins and the stories of those who bore it in the past remain an integral part of its rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mancia

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

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

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