2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maniece
An occupational surname derived from the Old French word "mannier" meaning one who works with or handles a manica (sleeve or gauntlet).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Maniece. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maniece 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Maniece in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maniece, the largest self-reported group is Black at 74.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and Two or More Races (8.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maniece
The surname Maniece originated in the regions of northern France and Belgium during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "mance," meaning "a dwelling" or "a mansion." The name likely referred to someone who lived in a grand house or estate, possibly a lord or landowner.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Maniece name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Manece." This entry suggests that the name had already established itself in the Norman regions of France before the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.
During the 12th century, the Maniece name began to spread across Europe as families migrated and settled in different areas. In England, the name was sometimes spelled as "Maneche" or "Maniche," reflecting regional variations in pronunciation and spelling.
Notable individuals with the Maniece surname include Sir Robert Maniece (1540-1612), a prominent English landowner and member of the gentry in Warwickshire. Another figure was Jean Maniece (1675-1742), a French philosopher and writer who contributed to the Enlightenment movement.
In Scotland, the Maniece name can be traced back to the 16th century, with records of a family based in the Borders region. One notable Scot bearing this name was William Maniece (1810-1891), a renowned poet and author from Edinburgh.
Across the Atlantic, the Maniece name found its way to the American colonies in the 17th and 18th centuries. One of the earliest recorded Maniece settlers was James Maniece (1659-1734), who arrived in Virginia from England in the late 1600s and established a successful tobacco plantation.
In Ireland, the Maniece surname is also found, particularly in the northern counties. A notable figure was Patrick Maniece (1823-1899), an Irish politician and member of the House of Commons who advocated for tenant rights and land reform.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maniece
Among Census respondents with the surname Maniece, the largest self-reported group is Black at 74.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and Two or More Races (8.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Maniece 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 Maniece surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American74.1% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino8.6% · 10
- Two or more races8.6% · 10
- White7.8% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maniece
Maniece 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
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+9 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 294 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 887 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.5%) | Down 294 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 887 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 Maniece 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 | #144,141 | #145,028 | -0.6% |
| Count | 115 | 116 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maniece bearers went from 115 to 116 (+0.9% change). The surname moved down 887 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #145,028.
FAQ
Maniece surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maniece?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Maniece. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Maniece?
Maniece ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Maniece. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Maniece.
Has Maniece become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maniece went from 115 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Maniece?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maniece, the largest self-reported group is Black at 74.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.6%) and Two or More Races (8.6%). 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?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maniece in the 2020 Census, accounting for 74.1% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maniece appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (74.1%), Hispanic (8.6%), Two or More Races (8.6%). 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 Maniece (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 Maniece mean?
An occupational surname derived from the Old French word "mannier" meaning one who works with or handles a manica (sleeve or gauntlet). 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 Maniece (0.04 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 many Americans have the surname Maniece?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.