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

Manis, 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 Manis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manis in America

Manis is the 7124th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manis surname appeared 4,696 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Manis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manis 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 Manis

The surname MANIS is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, derived from the Old English word "mænan," meaning "to signify" or "to express." It was likely an occupational surname given to those who worked as heralds or messengers, conveying important messages or proclamations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Mannis." This historical record suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century in various parts of England, particularly in counties like Oxfordshire and Gloucestershire.

During the 13th century, the name took on various spellings, such as "Mannes," "Mannis," and "Manis," reflecting the phonetic variations of the time. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the scribes who recorded the names.

Notable individuals bearing the MANIS surname include Sir William Manis (c. 1450-1515), a prominent English politician and landowner who served as a member of Parliament during the reign of King Henry VIII. Another figure of note is John Manis (c. 1570-1642), a renowned scholar and theologian who held the position of Regius Professor of Greek at the University of Cambridge.

In the 17th century, the name MANIS appeared in various parish records and historical documents across England. One such record is the baptismal entry of Thomas Manis in the parish of St. Mary's, Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, dated 1635.

During the 18th century, the surname MANIS gained further recognition with figures like Robert Manis (1712-1789), a respected merchant and philanthropist from London, and Elizabeth Manis (1738-1812), a renowned author and poet whose works explored themes of nature and morality.

As the centuries progressed, the MANIS surname spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, with many individuals bearing the name contributing to various fields, including academia, literature, and public service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manis

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

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

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