2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maneke
A Low German surname derived from the Germanic given name "Maniko".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Maneke. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maneke surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Maneke in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maneke, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maneke
The surname MANEKE is of German origin, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Low German word "manek," which means "monk" or "cleric." This suggests that the name might have been initially associated with individuals who worked or lived in monasteries or religious orders.
During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname MANEKE was predominantly found in regions of northern Germany, particularly in the areas around Bremen and Hamburg. It is possible that the name was derived from a place name containing the word "manek," though no definitive records have been found to confirm this theory.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MANEKE can be traced back to a manuscript from the city of Lübeck, dated around 1350. This document mentions a certain "Hans Maneke," who was a merchant and member of the local guild.
In the 15th century, the surname MANEKE appeared in various records from the Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg, a historical state located in present-day Lower Saxony, Germany. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Maneke (1420-1489), a respected scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Erfurt.
As the surname spread across Germany, it also began to appear in different spellings, such as "Manneke" and "Mannecke." One notable bearer of this variant was Gottfried Mannecke (1597-1663), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Duke of Brunswick-Lüneburg.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname MANEKE was carried by several individuals who made significant contributions to various fields. For instance, Hans Maneke (1658-1722) was a renowned architect and builder from Hamburg, responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the city.
Another notable figure was Johann Friedrich Maneke (1743-1811), a German physician and naturalist who made important discoveries in the field of botany. He is credited with identifying and describing several new plant species found in Germany and neighboring regions.
By the 19th century, the surname MANEKE had spread beyond Germany, with individuals bearing the name found in other parts of Europe and even in North America. One example is Friedrich Maneke (1820-1888), a German-American author and journalist who immigrated to the United States and became a prominent figure in the German-American community.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maneke
Among Census respondents with the surname Maneke, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Maneke bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Maneke surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.6% · 109
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maneke
Maneke appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+7 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,353 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,354 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.5%) | Down 2,353 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 2,354 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Maneke surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #146,495 | -1.6% |
| Count | 115 | 114 | -0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maneke bearers went from 115 to 114 (-0.9% change). The surname moved down 2,354 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #146,495.
FAQ
Maneke surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maneke?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Maneke. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Maneke?
Maneke ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Maneke. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Maneke.
Has Maneke become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maneke went from 115 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Maneke?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maneke, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.6%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maneke in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.6% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maneke appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.6%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Maneke (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Maneke mean?
A Low German surname derived from the Germanic given name "Maniko". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Maneke (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Maneke?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Maneke on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.