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

Manos, 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 Manos surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manos in America

Manos is the 10747th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manos surname appeared 2,970 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Manos.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manos 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 Manos

The surname Manos has its origins in Greece, dating back to the Byzantine era. It is derived from the Greek word "manos," which means "thin" or "slender." This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was of a thin or slender build.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Manos can be traced back to the 14th century in various regions of Greece, such as the Peloponnese and the Aegean Islands. During this time, surnames were becoming more common, and many were derived from physical characteristics, occupations, or places of origin.

In the 15th century, the name Manos appeared in several historical documents, including tax records and property deeds. One notable mention is in the archives of the Venetian Republic, which ruled over parts of Greece at the time. A certain Georgios Manos is recorded as a merchant operating in the city of Candia (modern-day Heraklion) in Crete.

As the centuries passed, the surname Manos spread throughout Greece and its diaspora communities. One of the earliest known individuals with this name was Ioannis Manos, a Greek scholar and theologian who lived in the 16th century (c. 1525-1592). He was known for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature and his translations of philosophical works.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Dimitrios Manos (c. 1720-1790), a Greek merchant and philanthropist from the island of Chios. He established a successful trading company and used his wealth to support educational initiatives and the construction of schools in his homeland.

During the Greek War of Independence (1821-1832), a revolutionary leader named Konstantinos Manos (1790-1825) played a significant role in the fight against Ottoman rule. He commanded a group of insurgents in the Peloponnese region and was known for his bravery and strategic skills.

In more recent history, Apostolos Manos (1899-1977) was a prominent Greek politician and lawyer who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1958 to 1963. He was a respected statesman and played a crucial role in Greece's post-World War II reconstruction efforts.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Manos has been carried by many notable individuals throughout history, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds of those who bear this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manos

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

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

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