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

Manin, 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 Manin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manin in America

Manin is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manin surname appeared 134 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 Manin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manin 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 Manin

The surname Manin is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Veneto. It is believed to have emerged in the medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "mano," meaning "hand," and may have been a descriptive surname initially given to someone with a distinctive hand or who worked with their hands.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manin can be found in the Venetian archives, where a certain Nicolo Manin is mentioned in a document dated 1312. This suggests that the name was already established in Venice by the early 14th century.

The Manin family played a significant role in the history of the Republic of Venice. Lodovico Manin (1725-1802) was the last Doge (ruler) of Venice, serving from 1788 until the fall of the republic in 1797. He is remembered for his efforts to maintain Venetian independence in the face of Napoleon's conquests.

Another notable figure with the surname Manin was Daniele Manin (1804-1857), a Venetian lawyer, patriot, and statesman. He was a key figure in the Venetian Revolution of 1848-1849 and served as the President of the Venetian Republic during its brief existence.

In the realm of literature, the Italian playwright and poet Ludovico Manin (1728-1802) is remembered for his works in the Venetian dialect, including the comedy "Le Baruffe Chiozzotte" (The Quarrels of Chioggia).

Outside of Italy, the name Manin can be found in various spellings and variations. For instance, in France, the name is sometimes spelled as "Manin" or "Mannin," while in England, variations like "Mannion" or "Manion" are more common.

Other notable individuals with the surname Manin include:

1. Antonio Manin (1676-1768), a Venetian painter known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Girolamo Manin (1741-1807), a Venetian diplomat and writer who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to various European courts.
3. Francesco Manin (1806-1879), an Italian politician and statesman who served as the Minister of Public Works in the Kingdom of Italy.
4. Enrico Manin (1851-1924), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings in Venice and other parts of Italy.
5. Girolamo Manin (1621-1691), a Venetian painter and engraver known for his religious works and etchings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manin

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

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

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