2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maneth
A surname derived from the German word "Mana" meaning moon.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Maneth. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maneth 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
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Maneth in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maneth, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.3%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maneth
The surname Maneth has its origins in Germany, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "manath," which means "month" or "moon." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with people who lived near a particular landmark, such as a crescent-shaped hill or a body of water resembling a moon.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Maneth can be traced back to the medieval town of Mannheim in the state of Baden-Württemberg. In the 1400s, several families bearing this surname were documented in the town's records, indicating their presence and prominence in the region.
One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Maneth was Hans Maneth, a respected craftsman and woodcarver who lived in Mannheim in the late 15th century. His intricate carvings adorned several churches and buildings in the town, showcasing his exceptional skill and artistry.
In the 16th century, the name Maneth appeared in several historical records, including the Württembergische Regesten, a collection of documents related to the history of Württemberg. This suggests that the name had spread beyond its initial origins and was present in other parts of Germany.
During the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Maneth surname was Johann Maneth, a scholar and theologian born in 1620 in the town of Tübingen. He authored several influential works on theology and served as a professor at the University of Tübingen, making significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another individual of note was Katharina Maneth, a midwife who lived in the town of Esslingen in the late 17th century. Her expertise and compassion in assisting with childbirth earned her a reputation among the local community, and her name was often mentioned in records and accounts of the time.
In the 19th century, the Maneth surname gained further prominence with the birth of Wilhelm Maneth in 1824 in the city of Stuttgart. He was a renowned architect and urban planner, responsible for designing several iconic buildings and contributing to the development of Stuttgart's urban landscape.
While the surname Maneth may have originated in a specific region of Germany, it eventually spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated or established new roots in different areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maneth
Among Census respondents with the surname Maneth, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.3%) and Hispanic (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Maneth 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 Maneth surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.2% · 107
- Asian and Pacific Islander8.3% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maneth
Maneth 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
#129,047
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 132
+11 bearers (+9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 572 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-12 bearers (-9.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,002 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,047 | 132 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+9.1%) | Up 572 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.1%) | Down 13,002 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 Maneth 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 | #129,047 | #142,049 | -10.1% |
| Count | 132 | 120 | -9.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maneth bearers went from 132 to 120 (-9.1% change). The surname moved down 13,002 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,047 to #142,049.
FAQ
Maneth surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maneth?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Maneth. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Maneth?
Maneth ranks #142,049 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 120 people with the surname Maneth. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), 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 Maneth.
Has Maneth become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maneth went from 132 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,047 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Maneth?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maneth, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.2%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (8.3%) and Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Maneth in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.2% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maneth appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.2%), Asian/Pacific Islander (8.3%), Hispanic (1.7%). 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 Maneth (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 Maneth mean?
A surname derived from the German word "Mana" meaning moon. 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 Maneth (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 Maneth?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Maneth, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.