2000
#95,091
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 178
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.07
Very Rare Last name
Manetti
An Italian surname derived from the diminutive of mano, meaning "little hand".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 232 Americans carry the last name Manetti. That puts it at #96,572 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,477,389 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manetti 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
232
1 in 1,477,389
Census rank
#96,572
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
202
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 202 bearers of the surname Manetti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 96572nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Manetti
The surname Manetti is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. The name is derived from the Italian word "manetta," which means "little hand" or "small hand." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname given to individuals who worked with their hands, such as artisans or craftsmen.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Manetti surname can be found in the Florentine archives from the 14th century. In these documents, the name appears in various spellings, including Manetti, Manetto, and Manettini. It is likely that the name was first borne by a family residing in or near Florence during this period.
Among the notable historical figures bearing the Manetti surname is Giannozzo Manetti (1396-1459), a renowned Italian humanist, scholar, and diplomat. He was a prominent figure during the Renaissance and served as an ambassador for the Republic of Florence. Another notable individual was Antonio Manetti (1423-1497), an architect and sculptor who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Florence.
In the 16th century, the Manetti family gained prominence in the city of Siena. One of the most notable members from this period was Rutilio Manetti (1571-1639), a jurist and professor of law at the University of Siena. He wrote several influential works on legal theory and practice.
The Manetti surname also has connections to other Italian cities, such as Rome and Naples. In the 17th century, Agostino Manetti (1629-1704) was a respected lawyer and legal scholar from Rome. He served as an advocate in the Roman Curia and published several legal treatises.
Another notable figure was Saverio Manetti (1723-1785), a Neapolitan botanist and physician. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was a member of the prestigious Accademia delle Scienze di Napoli (Academy of Sciences of Naples).
Throughout its history, the Manetti surname has been associated with various professions, including law, architecture, arts, and sciences. While its origins can be traced back to Florence, the name has since spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, carried by individuals who left their mark in various fields of endeavor.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Manetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Manetti 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 Manetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.1% · 178
- Hispanic or Latino7.4% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 5
- Two or more races2.0% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Manetti
Manetti 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
#98,982
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 183
+5 bearers (+2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Down 3,891 places
2020
#96,572
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 202
+19 bearers (+10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 2,410 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #95,091 | 178 | 0.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #98,982 | 183 | 0.06 | +5 bearers (+2.8%) | Down 3,891 places |
| 2020 | #96,572 | 202 | 0.07 | +19 bearers (+10.4%) | Up 2,410 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 Manetti 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 | #98,982 | #96,572 | 2.4% |
| Count | 183 | 202 | 10.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.07 | 12.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Manetti bearers went from 183 to 202 (+10.4% change). The surname moved up 2,410 positions in the national ranking, going from #98,982 to #96,572.
FAQ
Manetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Manetti?
Name Census estimates that about 232 living Americans carry the surname Manetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,477,389 residents.
How common is Manetti?
Manetti ranks #96,572 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 202 people with the surname Manetti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (232), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Manetti.
Has Manetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Manetti went from 183 recorded bearers to 202. That is an increase of 19 (+10.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #98,982 to #96,572.
What does the Census say about the background of Manetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). 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 Manetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.1% (178 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Manetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.1%), Hispanic (7.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.5%). 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 Manetti (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 Manetti mean?
An Italian surname derived from the diminutive of mano, meaning "little hand". 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 Manetti (0.07 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 share the surname Manetti?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.