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

Mangum, 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 Mangum surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangum in America

Mangum is the 3723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangum surname appeared 9,515 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Mangum.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mangum 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 Mangum

The surname Mangum is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "maneg" meaning "many" and "ham" meaning "homestead" or "village." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived in a large or populous settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Mangeham." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, was a survey of land ownership in England and provides valuable insights into the names and locations of that time.

During the 13th century, various spellings of the name emerged, such as "Mangeham," "Mangham," and "Mangehayme." These variations reflect the evolving nature of language and the inconsistencies in spelling before standardization became more widespread.

The name Mangum has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One example is John Mangum (1768-1823), an American politician who served as a United States Senator from North Carolina from 1823 until his death that same year.

Another prominent figure was Willie Person Mangum (1792-1861), also a United States Senator from North Carolina, who served from 1831 to 1837 and again from 1841 to 1853. He played a significant role in the political debates surrounding slavery and the extension of territorial rights.

In the literary world, Harold Mangum (1892-1972) was an American poet and editor known for his contributions to the Chicago Renaissance. His works explored themes of social justice and the African American experience.

The name Mangum has also been connected to various place names in England, such as Mangreen in Worcestershire, which may have derived from the Old English "Mangehyrne," meaning "many corners or angles."

Throughout history, the surname Mangum has undergone various spelling variations, including Mangham, Mangem, and Mangeham, reflecting the linguistic changes and regional influences on the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangum

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

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

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