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

Mank, 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 Mank surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mank in America

Mank is the 32485th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mank surname appeared 708 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 Mank.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mank 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 Mank

The surname MANK originated in medieval England, with its earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Old English word "manc," which meant "a cripple" or "one who is lame." This suggests that the surname may have initially been a descriptive nickname for someone with a physical disability or impairment.

During the Middle Ages, the MANK surname was predominantly found in the counties of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, particularly in the villages and towns surrounding Oxford and Aylesbury. Early recordings of the name include entries in the Huntingdonshire Hundred Rolls of 1273, where a John Manke is mentioned, and the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1279, which list a Thomas Mank.

One of the earliest known bearers of the MANK surname was Sir William Mank, a prominent landowner and knight who lived in the late 13th century. He is mentioned in several historical records, including the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1295, where he is referred to as "William Mank of Aylesbury."

In the 14th century, the MANK surname began to spread beyond Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, appearing in various records across southern England. One notable figure from this period was John Mank, a wealthy merchant from Bristol who was recorded in the city's Guild Rolls in 1367.

The MANK surname continued to be prevalent in England throughout the 15th and 16th centuries, with several individuals bearing the name achieving notable status. One such person was Thomas Mank, a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral in London from 1509 to 1519.

Another prominent figure with the MANK surname was Sir Edward Mank, a renowned military commander who served under King Henry VIII during the Anglo-Scottish Wars of the early 16th century. He played a significant role in the Battle of Flodden in 1513 and was knighted for his bravery on the battlefield.

Moving into the 17th century, the MANK surname continued to be found across various parts of England, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was William Mank, a successful merchant and member of the East India Company, who was born in London in 1612 and made a significant fortune through his trading ventures in Asia.

Throughout the centuries, the MANK surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Manke, Manck, Mancke, and Manche. Despite these variations, the name has maintained its distinct English origins and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mank

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

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

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