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

Manke, 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 Manke surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manke in America

Manke is the 15020th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manke surname appeared 1,966 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Manke.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manke 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 Manke

The surname Manke is believed to have originated in Germany, likely in the 14th or 15th century. It is thought to derive from the Middle Low German word "manke," which means "defective" or "lacking." This suggests that the name may have originated as a nickname for someone with a physical disability or impairment.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manke can be found in the German city of Cologne in the late 15th century. In 1487, a man named Johann Manke was listed in the city's tax records. The name also appears in various church records and legal documents from the region during this time period.

In the 16th century, the name Manke began to spread to other parts of Germany, particularly in the northern regions. One notable bearer of the name was Hans Manke, a merchant and ship owner who was born in Rostock in 1532. He played a significant role in the city's maritime trade and was involved in the establishment of several trade routes.

As the name spread across Germany, it also underwent some variations in spelling, such as Mancke and Manck. These variations were often due to regional dialects and the preferences of individual scribes or record keepers.

In the 17th century, the name Manke can be found in various records from the German states of Prussia and Saxony. One notable figure from this time was Peter Manke, a Protestant theologian and author born in Saxony in 1623. He wrote several influential works on religious topics and served as a pastor in several churches throughout his life.

Another notable bearer of the name was Johann Manke, a German composer and organist who lived from 1677 to 1742. He was particularly renowned for his work in the field of church music and composed numerous pieces for organ and choir.

As the centuries progressed, the Manke surname continued to be found throughout Germany and occasionally in neighboring countries such as Poland and the Netherlands, where German immigrants had settled. However, it remained relatively uncommon compared to some other German surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manke

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

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

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