2000
#8,945
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,361
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.25
Rare Last name
Maney
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Mainnín, meaning "descendant of Mainnín," a personal name of unknown meaning.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,399 Americans carry the last name Maney. That puts it at #10,332 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.99 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 100,840 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maney 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Maney with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
3.4K
1 in 100,840
Census rank
#10,332
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,964 bearers of the surname Maney in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.99 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 10332nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maney, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Black (6.4%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maney
Among Census respondents with the surname Maney, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Black (6.4%) and Two or More Races (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Maney 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 Maney surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.1% · 2,432
- Black or African American6.4% · 190
- Two or more races4.6% · 137
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.5% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 77
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 24
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maney
Maney 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
#9,672
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,355
-6 bearers (-0.2%)
Per 100,000 1.14
Rank movement Down 727 places
2020
#10,332
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,964
-391 bearers (-11.7%)
Per 100,000 0.99
Rank movement Down 660 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,945 | 3,361 | 1.25 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #9,672 | 3,355 | 1.14 | -6 bearers (-0.2%) | Down 727 places |
| 2020 | #10,332 | 2,964 | 0.99 | -391 bearers (-11.7%) | Down 660 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 Maney 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 | #9,672 | #10,332 | -6.8% |
| Count | 3,355 | 2,964 | -11.7% |
| Per 100K | 1.14 | 0.99 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maney bearers went from 3,355 to 2,964 (-11.7% change). The surname moved down 660 positions in the national ranking, going from #9,672 to #10,332.
FAQ
Maney surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maney?
Name Census estimates that about 3,399 living Americans carry the surname Maney. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 100,840 residents.
How common is Maney?
Maney ranks #10,332 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.99 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,964 people with the surname Maney. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,399), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.99 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.99 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Maney.
Has Maney become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maney went from 3,355 recorded bearers to 2,964. That is a decrease of 391 (-11.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #9,672 to #10,332.
What does the Census say about the background of Maney?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maney, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.1%. The next largest groups are Black (6.4%) and Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Maney in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.1% (2,432 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maney appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.1%), Black (6.4%), Two or More Races (4.6%). 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 Maney (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 Maney mean?
Derived from the Irish surname Ó Mainnín, meaning "descendant of Mainnín," a personal name of unknown meaning. 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 Maney (0.99 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 Americans have the surname Maney?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.