2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maniti
A surname possibly derived from the Spanish term "manito" meaning little hand.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Maniti. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maniti 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Maniti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maniti, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and White (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maniti
The surname MANITI has its origins traced back to Italy, with the earliest records dating from the late 14th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, specifically in the city of Siena. The name is derived from the Italian word "manito," which means "handled" or "touched," suggesting that the first bearers of this name may have been artisans or craftsmen who worked with their hands.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MANITI name can be found in a document from the Sienese archives, dated 1387, which mentions a certain Matteo MANITI. This document suggests that the family had already established itself in the city by that time.
During the Renaissance period, the MANITI family flourished in Siena, with several members gaining prominence in various fields. Notably, Giulio MANITI (1492-1560) was a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the city.
In the 17th century, the MANITI family expanded beyond Siena, with branches establishing themselves in other parts of Tuscany and neighboring regions. One notable figure from this period was Giovanni MANITI (1621-1698), a scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Pisa.
As the centuries passed, the MANITI name spread further across Italy and even beyond its borders. Pietro MANITI (1798-1874), a merchant and explorer, is credited with being one of the first Italians to establish trade links with the Far East, particularly in India and China.
Another prominent figure bearing the MANITI name was Emilia MANITI (1855-1927), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded one of the first schools for girls in Rome and played a significant role in the Italian feminist movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Throughout its history, the MANITI surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and activists, contributing to the rich tapestry of Italian culture and society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maniti
Among Census respondents with the surname Maniti, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and White (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Maniti 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 Maniti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander94.4% · 102
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
- White0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maniti
Maniti appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,693 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Up 1,693 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 Maniti 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 | #152,628 | #150,935 | 1.1% |
| Count | 107 | 108 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -9.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maniti bearers went from 107 to 108 (+0.9% change). The surname moved up 1,693 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #150,935.
FAQ
Maniti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maniti?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Maniti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Maniti?
Maniti ranks #150,935 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 108 people with the surname Maniti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), 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 Maniti.
Has Maniti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maniti went from 107 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Maniti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maniti, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 94.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and White (0.9%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maniti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maniti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (94.4%), Two or More Races (3.7%), White (0.9%). 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 Maniti (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 Maniti mean?
A surname possibly derived from the Spanish term "manito" meaning little hand. 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 Maniti (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 Maniti?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.