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

Manderson, 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 Manderson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manderson in America

Manderson is the 38389th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manderson surname appeared 577 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 Manderson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manderson 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 Manderson

The surname Manderson has its origins in the Anglo-Saxon cultures of Britain. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "mandren," which means "glory" or "fame." The earliest known records of this name date back to the 11th century, shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manderson can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and properties commissioned by William the Conqueror. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname were present in England during the Norman period.

The name Manderson is thought to have derived from various place names in England, such as Manderston in Northumberland or Manderston in Berwickshire, Scotland. These place names likely originated from a person's name, possibly a Saxon landowner or chieftain.

In the 13th century, a notable figure bearing the name Manderson was Sir Robert Manderson, a knight who fought alongside King Edward I during the Scottish Wars of Independence. He was born around 1265 and died in 1320.

Another prominent individual with this surname was John Manderson, a wealthy merchant and landowner from Yorkshire, who lived during the 15th century. He was born in 1412 and passed away in 1487.

In the 16th century, the Manderson family established themselves as influential landowners in the Scottish Borders region. One notable member was Sir William Manderson, who was born in 1538 and served as a magistrate and local administrator in Berwickshire.

During the 17th century, the name Manderson gained recognition in the literary world. Thomas Manderson, a poet and playwright, was born in 1621 in London and is known for his contributions to the Restoration drama.

In the 19th century, James Manderson, a Scottish engineer and inventor, made significant contributions to the development of steam engines. He was born in 1812 in Glasgow and died in 1885.

Throughout its history, the surname Manderson has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including knights, merchants, landowners, writers, and inventors. While the name has evolved and spread across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon era in Britain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manderson

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

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

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