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

Manfré, 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 Manfré surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manfré in America

Manfré is the 27756th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manfré surname appeared 866 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Manfré.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manfré 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 Manfré

The surname Manfre has its origins in the Mediterranean region, specifically in Italy. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "manfredo," meaning "peaceful ruler" or "prosperous leader."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Manfre can be found in historical records from the city of Naples, where a family bearing this name was documented in the 13th century. It is possible that the name was originally associated with a noble or influential family from the region.

Another theory suggests that the name Manfre may have originated from the ancient Roman name "Manfredi," which itself is derived from the Germanic name "Amalafrid." This name was relatively common among the Lombard nobility during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, there are records of a notable figure named Giovanni Manfre, who was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Florence. His success and influence likely contributed to the spread and recognition of the Manfre surname.

During the Renaissance period, several individuals with the surname Manfre made their mark in various fields. One such figure was Antonio Manfre (1450-1522), a renowned painter from Naples who was commissioned to create frescoes for several churches and palaces.

Another notable bearer of the Manfre surname was Giulio Manfre (1560-1632), a scholar and philosopher from Rome who wrote extensively on topics such as ethics and metaphysics. His works were influential in academic circles during the late Renaissance era.

In the 18th century, a prominent military figure named Francesco Manfre (1720-1794) gained recognition for his service in the Neapolitan army. He rose through the ranks and eventually became a general, known for his strategic skills and leadership during various military campaigns.

Throughout the 19th century, several Manfre families had settled in various parts of Italy, as well as in other European countries and the Americas, likely due to migration and economic opportunities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manfré

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

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

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