Manganelli
An Italian surname derived from the word "mangano" referring to a fulling mill worker.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 480 Americans carry the last name Manganelli. That puts it at #50,564 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.14 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 714,072 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manganelli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
480
1 in 714,072
Census rank
#50,564
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
413
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 413 bearers of the surname Manganelli in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 50564th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manganelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Manganelli
The surname Manganelli has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "mangano," which referred to a medieval siege engine used to hurl large projectiles at fortifications. The name may have been adopted by individuals who operated or were associated with these devices during military conflicts.
The earliest known references to the name Manganelli can be found in historical records from various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Umbria. One notable mention is in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of Lombard documents from the 8th century, where the name appears as "Manganellus."
In the 14th century, the name is recorded in the "Libro di Montaperti," a chronicle detailing the Battle of Montaperti in 1260, which involved several prominent Florentine families, including the Manganelli. This suggests that the surname had already gained recognition among noble circles by that time.
The first known individual with the surname Manganelli was Giovanni Manganelli, born around 1320 in Siena, Italy. He was a renowned scholar and writer, known for his works on philosophy and theology. Another notable figure was Tommaso Manganelli, a 15th-century architect from Urbino, who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in the region.
During the Renaissance period, the Manganelli family produced several artists and intellectuals. Girolamo Manganelli (1520-1591) was a celebrated painter from Siena, whose works adorned many churches and private residences in Italy. His contemporary, Francesco Manganelli (1535-1608), was a renowned humanist scholar and poet from Perugia.
In the 18th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of Gregorio Manganelli (1727-1801), a renowned jurist and political thinker from Bologna. His influential treatises on legal and political philosophy earned him widespread recognition across Europe.
Throughout the centuries, the Manganelli surname has been associated with various professions and fields, including the arts, sciences, and academia. It has also been linked to several noble families in different regions of Italy, reflecting the family's long-standing presence and contributions to Italian society and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manganelli
Among Census respondents with the surname Manganelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Manganelli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Manganelli surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.2%
- Hispanic or Latino3.9%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Manganelli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,564 | #50,564 | 0.0% |
| Count | 413 | 413 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Manganelli bearers went from 413 to 413 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #50,564 to #50,564.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Manganelli
FAQ
Manganelli surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Manganelli?
The surname Manganelli holds position #50,564 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 480 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.14 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Manganelli surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manganelli, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.9%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.