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

Mangune, 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 Mangune surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangune in America

Mangune is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangune surname appeared 154 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 Mangune.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mangune 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 Mangune

The surname Mangune is believed to have originated in the Middle Ages, likely in the region of modern-day Germany or the Netherlands. It is thought to be derived from the Old German word "mangana," which referred to a type of siege engine or catapult used in medieval warfare.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mangune can be found in the Schöffenbuch, a legal record book from the city of Frankfurt am Main, dating back to the 14th century. Here, the name appears as "Mangune," referring to a family or individual involved in the manufacturing or operation of these medieval siege weapons.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, as the name spread across Central and Western Europe, various spelling variations emerged, such as Mangoun, Mangoune, and Mangeune. These variations likely reflected regional dialect differences and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

In the early 18th century, a notable figure bearing the name Mangune was Johann Wilhelm Mangune (1688-1755), a German military engineer and architect who served in the Prussian army under King Frederick William I. Mangune was known for his innovative fortification designs and played a crucial role in strengthening the defenses of several Prussian cities.

Another historically significant individual with the surname Mangune was Marie-Sophie Mangune (1789-1865), a French writer and poet. Born in Strasbourg, Mangune's literary works focused on themes of love, nature, and the human experience, and she gained recognition among the cultural elite of her time.

In the 19th century, the Mangune family established a presence in the United States, with records showing several individuals bearing the name settling in the Midwest and Eastern regions of the country. One such individual was William Mangune (1832-1901), a farmer and landowner in Ohio, whose descendants continued to contribute to the agricultural development of the region.

Throughout history, the surname Mangune has also been associated with various place names and locations. For example, the village of Mangunedorf in Bavaria, Germany, is believed to have derived its name from an early settlement of the Mangune family in the area.

While not as widespread as some other surnames, the name Mangune has left its mark on history, with individuals bearing this name playing roles in military, literary, and agricultural endeavors across different regions and time periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangune

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

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

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