2000
#11,097
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,626
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.97
Rare Last name
Mangus
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Germanic personal name or place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,830 Americans carry the last name Mangus. That puts it at #12,067 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.83 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 121,115 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mangus surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
2.8K
1 in 121,115
Census rank
#12,067
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.5K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,468 bearers of the surname Mangus in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.83 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12067th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mangus, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mangus
Among Census respondents with the surname Mangus, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Mangus bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Mangus surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.0% · 2,246
- Two or more races3.8% · 94
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 73
- Black or African American1.1% · 28
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 22
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mangus
Mangus appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#11,488
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,739
+113 bearers (+4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.93
Rank movement Down 391 places
2020
#12,067
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,468
-271 bearers (-9.9%)
Per 100,000 0.83
Rank movement Down 579 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #11,097 | 2,626 | 0.97 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,488 | 2,739 | 0.93 | +113 bearers (+4.3%) | Down 391 places |
| 2020 | #12,067 | 2,468 | 0.83 | -271 bearers (-9.9%) | Down 579 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mangus surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,488 | #12,067 | -5.0% |
| Count | 2,739 | 2,468 | -9.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.93 | 0.83 | -11.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mangus bearers went from 2,739 to 2,468 (-9.9% change). The surname moved down 579 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,488 to #12,067.
FAQ
Mangus surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mangus?
Name Census estimates that about 2,830 living Americans carry the surname Mangus. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 121,115 residents.
How common is Mangus?
Mangus ranks #12,067 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.83 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,468 people with the surname Mangus. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,830), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.83 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.83 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Mangus.
Has Mangus become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mangus went from 2,739 recorded bearers to 2,468. That is a decrease of 271 (-9.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #11,488 to #12,067.
What does the Census say about the background of Mangus?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mangus, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.0%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic (3.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mangus in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.0% (2,246 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mangus appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.0%), Two or More Races (3.8%), Hispanic (3.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mangus (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mangus mean?
A surname of uncertain origin, possibly derived from a Germanic personal name or place name. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mangus (0.83 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Mangus?
Want to know how many people have the last name Mangus? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.