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

Mannan, 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 Mannan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mannan in America

Mannan is the 30442nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mannan surname appeared 767 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 Mannan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mannan 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 Mannan

The surname Mannan is believed to have originated in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Pakistan. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "manana," which means "to think" or "to meditate." The name is thought to have been used as a descriptive title for individuals who were known for their contemplative nature or scholarly pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mannan can be found in ancient Hindu texts and scriptures, where it was often used to refer to philosophers, sages, and spiritual leaders. The name gained prominence during the Vedic period in ancient India, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.

In the 8th century CE, the name Mannan appeared in various historical records and manuscripts from the Sindh region of present-day Pakistan. These records include references to individuals bearing the name who were scholars, poets, and administrators in the courts of various rulers and dynasties.

One notable individual with the surname Mannan was Maulana Mannan, a revered Sufi scholar and poet who lived in the 14th century CE. He was renowned for his spiritual teachings and his contributions to the development of Sufism in the region.

Another prominent figure was Hakim Mannan, a celebrated physician and scholar who lived in the 16th century CE. He was known for his expertise in traditional Indian medicine and his writings on various medical subjects.

In the 18th century, the name Mannan was associated with several prominent families in the Punjab region of modern-day Pakistan and India. One such family was based in the town of Mannanwala, which was likely named after them or vice versa.

The surname Mannan has also been found in historical records from other parts of South Asia, including present-day Bangladesh and Nepal, suggesting that individuals bearing this name may have migrated or established roots in these regions over time.

It is worth noting that the name Mannan has undergone various spelling variations throughout history, including Manan, Manun, and Manun. Additionally, the name has been associated with various place names, such as Mannanwala, which may have influenced its spelling and pronunciation in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mannan

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

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

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