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

Maney, 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 Maney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maney in America

Maney is the 9672nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maney surname appeared 3,355 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Maney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maney 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 Maney

The surname Maney has its origins in Ireland, dating back to the early medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Irish Gaelic word "manach," meaning "monk" or "monastic." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who held religious positions or lived in monastic communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maney can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a chronicle of medieval Irish history compiled in the 17th century. The text mentions a "Maney O'Reilly" in the year 1380, suggesting that the name was already established in Ireland by that time.

The Maney surname is particularly prevalent in the counties of Westmeath and Longford, where it is believed to have originated. In ancient Irish records, the name is sometimes spelled as "Ó Manachain" or "Ó Manacháin," which translates to "descendant of the monk."

One notable figure bearing the Maney surname was Malachy Maney, a 16th-century Irish Catholic bishop who served as the Bishop of Ardagh from 1580 to 1585. He played a significant role in defending Catholic interests during the Protestant Reformation in Ireland.

Another prominent individual with this surname was James Maney (1756-1828), an Irish-American merchant and politician who served as the Mayor of Baltimore, Maryland, from 1814 to 1815. He was also a member of the Maryland House of Delegates.

In the literary realm, John Maney (1891-1978) was an Irish playwright and novelist known for his works exploring the lives of working-class Irish people. His plays, such as "The Gunman" and "The Plough and the Stars," were widely acclaimed.

The Maney surname can also be found in other parts of the world, likely due to Irish immigration. For instance, Francis Maney (1861-1934) was an Australian businessman and politician who served as a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.

Another notable figure is John Maney (1929-2018), an American artist and sculptor known for his large-scale public installations. His works can be found in various cities across the United States.

Throughout its history, the Maney surname has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including religious figures, politicians, writers, and artists, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse experiences of those who have borne this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maney

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

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

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