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

Manns, 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 Manns surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manns in America

Manns is the 5511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manns surname appeared 6,312 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Manns.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manns 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 Manns

The surname Manns originated in England during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "mann," which means "man" or "person." The name likely referred to someone who was considered a man of importance or standing within their community.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Manns surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and resources in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Manne" and "Manni," suggesting its widespread use across different regions.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the surname Manns began to appear more frequently in various historical records, including church registers, tax rolls, and legal documents. For example, a John Manns was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire in 1265, indicating that individuals bearing this surname were present in the northern counties of England.

In the 15th century, the Manns surname was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was John Manns, a prominent merchant who lived in London during the reign of Henry VI (1422-1461). Another was William Manns, a scholar and theologian who served as the Chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1477 to 1480.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Manns surname continued to gain prominence. Sir John Manns (1543-1612) was a respected lawyer and judge who served as the Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer under Queen Elizabeth I. Meanwhile, Richard Manns (1590-1668) was a renowned English clergyman and author who wrote extensively on religious and theological matters.

In the 18th century, the Manns surname was associated with several notable figures in the arts and sciences. Sir Horace Manns (1701-1756) was a renowned English landscape painter and a founding member of the Royal Academy of Arts. Another notable figure was Sir Robert Manns (1717-1786), a prominent astronomer and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.

Throughout the 19th century, the Manns surname continued to be represented in various fields. For example, Frederick Manns (1823-1909) was a highly respected English conductor and founder of the renowned Promenade Concerts, known as the "Proms." Additionally, Thomas Manns (1856-1941) was a renowned English novelist and essayist who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1929 for his influential works such as "Buddenbrooks" and "The Magic Mountain."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manns

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

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

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