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

Mannen, 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 Mannen surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mannen in America

Mannen is the 59603rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mannen surname appeared 339 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 Mannen.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mannen 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 Mannen

The surname MANNEN originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "man," meaning "person" or "human being," which was often used as a personal name or a byname to distinguish individuals.

One of the earliest known references to the name MANNEN can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents compiled in the 13th century. This text mentions a certain "Henricus Mannen" from the region of Saxony, suggesting the name's presence in that area during the Middle Ages.

During the 14th century, the name MANNEN appeared in several church registers and legal documents across various German states. Notable examples include Johannes Mannen, a merchant from Lübeck (born around 1320), and Konrad Mannen, a landowner in Württemberg (died circa 1375).

In the 15th century, the spelling of the name evolved to include variations such as "Mannen," "Mannen," and "Mannen," reflecting regional dialects and scribal practices. One prominent figure from this period was Hans Mannen, a renowned painter from Nuremberg (1420-1492), whose works can be found in several European museums.

As the German population expanded and migrated, the name MANNEN spread to other parts of Europe. In the 16th century, records show a family named Mannen residing in the Netherlands, with Pieter Mannen (1530-1605) being a respected scholar and theologian.

During the 17th century, the name gained prominence in parts of Switzerland, with notable individuals such as Jakob Mannen (1612-1679), a renowned clockmaker from Bern, and Anna Mannen (1650-1718), a celebrated herbalist and healer from Zurich.

As the centuries progressed, the MANNEN surname continued to appear in various historical records, including census documents, military rolls, and academic registries, further solidifying its presence across German-speaking regions and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mannen

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

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

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