2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Manemann
A Low German variant of Mann meaning man or husband.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Manemann. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manemann 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Manemann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manemann, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Manemann
The surname MANEMANN is of German origin, with its earliest known records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Lower Saxony region of northwestern Germany, where it was likely derived from the Old German word "manna," meaning "man" or "person," and the suffix "-mann," which was a common component of many German surnames during that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MANEMANN name can be found in the church records of the town of Lüneburg, located in Lower Saxony, where a certain Johann MANEMANN was listed as a resident in the year 1564. This suggests that the name had already been established in the region by the mid-16th century.
In the late 16th and early 17th centuries, the MANEMANN surname appeared in various official documents and records across several towns and villages in Lower Saxony, such as Celle, Hannover, and Osnabrück. It is possible that some of these early bearers of the name were among the many German immigrants who began to settle in other parts of Europe and the New World during this period.
One notable individual with the MANEMANN surname was Johann Heinrich MANEMANN (1675-1743), a German Protestant theologian and author who served as a pastor in the town of Burgwedel, near Hannover. His published works include several theological treatises and sermons, which provide valuable insights into the religious and intellectual climate of 18th-century Germany.
Another historical figure worth mentioning is Friedrich Wilhelm MANEMANN (1806-1879), a German educator and writer who was born in the town of Salzwedel. He authored several textbooks and educational materials, and his work played a significant role in shaping the curriculum and teaching methods of German schools during the 19th century.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the MANEMANN name began to appear in various parts of the United States, likely due to the influx of German immigrants during that time period. One notable American bearing this surname was Charles Henry MANEMANN (1871-1955), a businessman and community leader from Wisconsin who was involved in the local lumber industry and served as the mayor of the city of Marshfield.
While the MANEMANN surname may not be among the most common or widespread names in the world, it has a rich history that can be traced back to its roots in Lower Saxony, Germany. From theologians and educators to businessmen and community leaders, the individuals who have carried this name throughout the centuries have left their mark on the various societies and communities in which they lived.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manemann
Among Census respondents with the surname Manemann, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Manemann 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 Manemann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.6% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino6.4% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Manemann
Manemann 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
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+7 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,393 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-7 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,056 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.4%) | Down 2,393 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 7,056 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 Manemann 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 | #143,149 | #150,205 | -4.9% |
| Count | 116 | 109 | -6.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Manemann bearers went from 116 to 109 (-6.0% change). The surname moved down 7,056 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #150,205.
FAQ
Manemann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Manemann?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Manemann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Manemann?
Manemann ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Manemann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Manemann.
Has Manemann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Manemann went from 116 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 7 (-6.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Manemann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manemann, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.4%). 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 Manemann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.6% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Manemann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.6%), Hispanic (6.4%). 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 Manemann (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 Manemann mean?
A Low German variant of Mann meaning man or husband. 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 Manemann (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 have the last name Manemann?
You can see how many Americans have the surname Manemann on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.