2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mannheim
A German surname derived from the city name Mannheim, likely referring to someone from that place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Mannheim. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mannheim 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Mannheim in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mannheim, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mannheim
The surname Mannheim has its origins in Germany, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the town of Mannheim, situated on the banks of the Rhine river in the state of Baden-Württemberg. The name Mannheim itself is believed to be derived from the Middle High German words "Mann" meaning "man" and "heim" meaning "home" or "estate."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mannheim can be found in the annals of the town itself, dating back to the 13th century. In these records, a certain Konrad von Mannheim is mentioned as a prominent citizen and landowner in the region.
The surname Mannheim is also found in various historical documents and records throughout the centuries. For instance, in the Stadtrechenbücher (city account books) of Nuremberg from the 15th century, there are entries mentioning individuals with the surname Mannheim who were involved in trade and commerce.
During the 16th century, the Mannheim family gained notable prominence in the region. Johann Mannheim (1485-1560) was a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Heidelberg. His son, Sebastian Mannheim (1520-1588), was a respected jurist and author of several legal treatises.
In the 17th century, the name Mannheim gained further recognition with the founding of the city of Mannheim by Elector Palatine Friedrich IV in 1606. The city's name was derived from the nearby village of Manneheim, and it quickly became an important center of commerce and culture in the region.
Another notable figure bearing the surname Mannheim was Johann Christian Mannheim (1739-1825), a renowned composer and violinist who served as the Kapellmeister (music director) at the court of the Elector Palatine in Mannheim. His innovative compositions and leadership of the Mannheim orchestra significantly contributed to the development of the Mannheim school of composition.
Other notable individuals with the surname Mannheim include:
1. Wilhelm Mannheim (1819-1899), a German-American businessman and philanthropist who founded the Mannheim Insurance Company in Cincinnati, Ohio.
2. Karl Mannheim (1893-1947), a Hungarian-born sociologist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of sociology of knowledge.
3. Ida Mannheim (1867-1952), a German-born American philanthropist and advocate for women's rights and education.
4. Ernst Mannheim (1870-1935), a German-born Jewish lawyer and legal scholar who specialized in criminal law and criminology.
5. Heinz Mannheim (1914-1992), a German-born British sociologist and criminologist who made significant contributions to the study of youth crime and delinquency.
While the surname Mannheim has its roots in the German town of the same name, it has spread across the globe, carried by individuals and families who have emigrated from Germany throughout the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mannheim
Among Census respondents with the surname Mannheim, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Mannheim 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 Mannheim surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.6% · 106
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mannheim
Mannheim appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+3 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 950 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.6%) | Up 950 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 Mannheim 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 | #145,220 | #144,270 | 0.7% |
| Count | 114 | 117 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mannheim bearers went from 114 to 117 (+2.6% change). The surname moved up 950 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #144,270.
FAQ
Mannheim surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mannheim?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Mannheim. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Mannheim?
Mannheim ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Mannheim. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Mannheim.
Has Mannheim become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mannheim went from 114 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 3 (+2.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #145,220 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Mannheim?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mannheim, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.3%) and Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Mannheim in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.6% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mannheim appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.6%), Two or More Races (4.3%), Hispanic (2.6%). 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 Mannheim (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 Mannheim mean?
A German surname derived from the city name Mannheim, likely referring to someone from that place. 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 Mannheim (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 people are called Mannheim?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Mannheim on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.