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

Manneh, 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 Manneh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manneh in America

Manneh is the 49723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manneh surname appeared 422 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 Manneh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manneh 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 Manneh

The surname Manneh has its origins in West Africa, specifically in the Gambia region. It is believed to have derived from the Mandinka ethnic group, one of the largest and most influential groups in the region. The name is thought to have emerged during the 16th century, when the Mandinka people were prominent in the region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manneh can be found in the writings of Portuguese explorer Alvise Cadamosto, who documented his travels in West Africa in the 1450s. He made mention of a local ruler named Manneh, suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, as the trans-Atlantic slave trade reached its peak, many Africans with the surname Manneh were forcibly brought to the Americas. This led to the dispersal of the name across various regions, including the Caribbean and parts of North America.

One notable figure with the surname Manneh was Alhaji Sir Dawda Kairaba Manneh, a prominent Gambian politician and diplomat who served as the country's Minister of Education and later as the High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. He was born in 1920 and played a significant role in shaping the educational system of the Gambia.

Another individual of historical significance was Ebrima Manneh, a Gambian journalist who gained international recognition for his work in exposing corruption and human rights abuses in the country. He went missing in 2006 after being arrested by the Gambian authorities, and his fate remains unknown to this day.

In the literary realm, Momodou Manneh, a Gambian writer and poet, has made significant contributions to the country's literary scene. His works often explore themes of identity, culture, and the struggles of the African diaspora. He was born in 1978 and continues to influence the literary landscape of the region.

Fatou Manneh, a Gambian educator and women's rights activist, has also left a lasting impact. Born in 1945, she dedicated her life to advocating for gender equality and improving access to education for girls and women in the Gambia.

Finally, Alieu Manneh, a Gambian football player, achieved international recognition for his skills on the field. He played for several European clubs, including Boavista FC in Portugal, and represented the Gambian national team in numerous international competitions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manneh

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

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

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