2000
#125,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Mannette
A surname derived from the French word "manouvrier" meaning a laborer or manual worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Mannette. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mannette surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Mannette in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mannette, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.8%. The next largest groups are Black (10.0%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mannette
The surname Mannette is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "mannan," which means "servant" or "attendant." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as an occupational surname for those who worked as servants or attendants in the households of nobility or other wealthy individuals.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mannette can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a person named John Mannette is listed. This record provides evidence that the name was in use in the early 14th century, likely as a result of its occupational origins.
There are also references to variations of the name in other historical documents, such as the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1383, which mention a person named Thomas Mannet. These variations in spelling were common in earlier periods, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.
In the 16th century, records show that the Mannette surname had spread to other parts of England, with a notable example being John Mannette, who was born in Nottinghamshire in 1562. He was a successful merchant and landowner, indicating that the name had gained some prominence by that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mannette surname in connection with a place name is found in the parish records of Edgbaston, Warwickshire, where a family by the name of Mannette is mentioned as residing in the area in the late 17th century. This suggests that the name may have had ties to this particular region during that period.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Mannette. These include:
1. William Mannette (1670-1743), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Loughton in Essex.
2. Robert Mannette (1712-1777), a British soldier and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Milborne Port.
3. Elizabeth Mannette (1736-1811), a philanthropist and benefactor from Gloucestershire, known for her generous donations to various charitable causes.
4. John Mannette (1778-1845), a British explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in South America and documented many new plant and animal species.
5. Mary Mannette (1822-1897), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools for girls in London.
While the surname Mannette may have evolved over time and taken on different spellings or variations, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it likely began as an occupational name associated with service or attendance.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mannette
Among Census respondents with the surname Mannette, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.8%. The next largest groups are Black (10.0%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Mannette bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mannette surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White80.8% · 97
- Black or African American10.0% · 12
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mannette
Mannette appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+3 bearers (+2.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,740 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
-9 bearers (-7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,670 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #125,639 | 126 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.4%) | Down 5,740 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.0%) | Down 10,670 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mannette surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,379 | #142,049 | -8.1% |
| Count | 129 | 120 | -7.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mannette bearers went from 129 to 120 (-7.0% change). The surname moved down 10,670 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #142,049.
FAQ
Mannette surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mannette?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Mannette. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Mannette?
Mannette ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Mannette. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mannette.
Has Mannette become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mannette went from 129 recorded bearers to 120. That is a decrease of 9 (-7.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Mannette?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mannette, the largest self-reported group is White at 80.8%. The next largest groups are Black (10.0%) and Two or More Races (3.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mannette in the 2020 Census, accounting for 80.8% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mannette appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (80.8%), Black (10.0%), Two or More Races (3.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mannette (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mannette mean?
A surname derived from the French word "manouvrier" meaning a laborer or manual worker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mannette (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Mannette?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.