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

Mangus, 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 Mangus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangus in America

Mangus is the 11488th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangus surname appeared 2,739 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 Mangus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mangus 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 Mangus

The surname MANGUS has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "mang" and "hus," meaning "house of trade" or "merchant's house." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who were involved in trade or commerce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MANGUS can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Mangus" and "Manhus," indicating its evolution over time.

During the 13th century, the surname MANGUS was particularly prevalent in the counties of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, where it was closely linked to the thriving wool trade. Records from this period mention individuals like Robert MANGUS, a wool merchant from Lincoln who lived around 1250, and William MANGUS, a landowner in Yorkshire who was born in 1275.

In the 14th century, the name MANGUS gained prominence in the city of London, where it was associated with successful merchants and traders. One notable figure was John MANGUS (1320-1392), a wealthy merchant who served as an alderman and sheriff of London during his lifetime.

The 16th century saw the MANGUS name spread to other parts of England, including the county of Oxfordshire. Here, the surname was often linked to place names like "Mangus End" or "Mangus Green," which were likely derived from the name itself.

Among the prominent individuals with the surname MANGUS in later centuries was Sir Thomas MANGUS (1612-1679), a distinguished lawyer and judge who served as Chief Baron of the Exchequer during the reign of King Charles II. Another notable figure was Reverend William MANGUS (1745-1820), a renowned scholar and clergyman who served as the headmaster of the prestigious Eton College.

Throughout its history, the surname MANGUS has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, landowners, lawyers, and members of the clergy. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, reflecting the mobility and influence of its bearers over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangus

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

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

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