2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Maninger
An occupational surname derived from the German word "mangen", meaning to trade or deal goods.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Maninger. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maninger 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Maninger in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maninger, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maninger
The surname Maninger is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, likely in the areas that are now part of modern-day Germany or Austria. The name is thought to have its roots in the Medieval German word "maniger," which translates to "many" or "numerous."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Maninger surname dates back to the 13th century, when a certain Henricus Maninger was mentioned in a medieval document from the region of Bavaria. This suggests that the name may have been present in this area during that time period.
In the 15th century, there are records of a family by the name of Maninger residing in the town of Nuremberg, which was then part of the Holy Roman Empire. This family is believed to have been involved in various trades and professions within the city.
The Maninger surname can also be traced back to the town of Bamberg, located in the region of Franconia, where it was recorded in the 16th century. During this time, the name was sometimes spelled as "Manninger" or "Manniger," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common in those days.
One notable individual from history who bore the Maninger surname was Johann Maninger, a German mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1589 to 1644. He made significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was known for his work on planetary motion and celestial observations.
Another individual of note was Maria Maninger, a German writer and poet who lived from 1730 to 1798. She was celebrated for her poetic works and her contributions to the literary circles of her time.
In the 18th century, records show that a family by the name of Maninger had settled in the region of Saxony, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One member of this family, Hans Maninger, born in 1756, was a renowned clockmaker whose intricate timepieces were highly sought after.
During the 19th century, the Maninger surname gained prominence in the city of Vienna, where several members of the family were involved in various fields, including law, medicine, and the arts. One notable figure from this era was Karl Maninger, a Viennese architect born in 1825, who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings in the city.
Another individual of note was Wilhelm Maninger, a German philosopher and educator who lived from 1841 to 1912. He was renowned for his contributions to the field of education and his influential writings on the subject of pedagogy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maninger
Among Census respondents with the surname Maninger, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Maninger 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 Maninger surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 100
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.7% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maninger
Maninger 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
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,645 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-15 bearers (-12.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,612 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,645 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-12.1%) | Down 14,612 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 Maninger 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 | #135,593 | #150,205 | -10.8% |
| Count | 124 | 109 | -12.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maninger bearers went from 124 to 109 (-12.1% change). The surname moved down 14,612 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #150,205.
FAQ
Maninger surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maninger?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Maninger. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Maninger?
Maninger ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Maninger. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Maninger.
Has Maninger become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maninger went from 124 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Maninger?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maninger, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Maninger in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maninger appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.7%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Maninger (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 Maninger mean?
An occupational surname derived from the German word "mangen", meaning to trade or deal goods. 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 Maninger (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 common is the surname Maninger?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Maninger at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.