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

Mancusi, 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 Mancusi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mancusi in America

Mancusi is the 42511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mancusi surname appeared 510 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 Mancusi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mancusi 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 Mancusi

The surname Mancusi originates from Italy and can be traced back to the medieval period, specifically around the 12th century. It has its roots in the Italian region of Campania, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Naples.

Mancusi is believed to have derived from the Latin word "mancus," which means "maimed" or "lacking." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an individual with a physical disability or impairment. Alternatively, it could also be linked to the Italian word "manco," meaning "left-handed," potentially indicating a connection to someone who was left-handed.

Early records from the 13th century mention the name Mancusi in various documents and manuscripts from the region. One notable example is the appearance of the name in the "Codice delle Antiche Consuetudini Napoletane," a compilation of ancient Neapolitan customs and laws.

The earliest recorded bearer of the surname Mancusi was Giacomo Mancusi, who lived in Naples during the late 13th century. Another early mention is that of Nicola Mancusi, a merchant from the town of Capua, who was documented in a trade registry from 1324.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Mancusi have achieved prominence in various fields. One such figure was Antonio Mancusi (1535-1611), a renowned painter from Naples who was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning several churches in the city.

Another notable individual was Girolamo Mancusi (1670-1738), a highly regarded architect and engineer from the town of Amalfi. He was responsible for the design and construction of several impressive buildings and infrastructure projects in the region.

In the literary realm, Francesco Mancusi (1820-1891) was a celebrated Italian poet and writer from Naples. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, gained widespread popularity during his lifetime.

Moving into the 20th century, Vincenzo Mancusi (1918-2003) was a prominent politician and lawyer from the province of Avellino. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a pivotal role in shaping various legal reforms during his career.

Lastly, Giuseppe Mancusi (1926-2010) was a respected academic and linguist from the city of Salerno. He dedicated his life to the study and preservation of the Neapolitan dialect and authored several influential works on the subject.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mancusi

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

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

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