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

Mangrum, 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 Mangrum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangrum in America

Mangrum is the 7772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangrum surname appeared 4,270 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 Mangrum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mangrum 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 Mangrum

The surname Mangrum has its origins in England, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "mang" and "rum," which together mean "spacious room" or "large hall." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived in or was associated with a spacious dwelling or manor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1166, where a person named Richard Mangrum is mentioned. The name also appears in various other historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire in 1279, where a William Mangrum is listed.

During the Middle Ages, the Mangrum family is said to have held lands and properties in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire, Oxfordshire, and Lincolnshire. Some variations in the spelling of the name can be found, including Mangerum, Mangerom, and Mangrom.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Mangrum surname, one can mention Sir John Mangrum (1420-1487), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for the borough of Scarborough during the reign of King Henry VI. Another notable figure was Robert Mangrum (1532-1602), a successful merchant and alderman in the city of London during the Elizabethan era.

In the 17th century, records show that the Mangrum family had established themselves in the county of Warwickshire, where a Thomas Mangrum (1612-1678) served as a respected magistrate and justice of the peace. During this period, the name also appeared in various parish records and tax rolls across different parts of England.

Moving into the 18th century, one can find references to a William Mangrum (1723-1789), a prominent landowner and farmer in the county of Gloucestershire. He was known for his contributions to agricultural innovations and was a respected figure in his local community.

Another notable individual was John Mangrum (1768-1842), a successful businessman and industrialist from the city of Manchester. He played a significant role in the development of the textile industry during the Industrial Revolution and was instrumental in the establishment of several factories and mills in the region.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the Mangrum surname throughout history, highlighting the name's long-standing presence and significance in various parts of England over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangrum

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

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

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