2000
#10,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,894
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.07
Rare Last name
Manos
A Greek surname derived from a nickname meaning "thin" or "sparse," likely referring to someone with thin hair.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,984 Americans carry the last name Manos. That puts it at #11,559 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.87 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 114,864 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manos 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
3.0K
1 in 114,864
Census rank
#11,559
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.6K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,602 bearers of the surname Manos in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.87 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11559th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manos, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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In the 15th century, the name Manos appeared in several historical documents, including tax records and property deeds.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manos
Among Census respondents with the surname Manos, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Manos 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 Manos surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.3% · 2,297
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 154
- Two or more races2.3% · 60
- Black or African American1.8% · 46
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 23
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 22
Timeline
Historical Census data for Manos
Manos 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
#10,747
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,970
+76 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 1.01
Rank movement Down 526 places
2020
#11,559
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,602
-368 bearers (-12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.87
Rank movement Down 812 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,221 | 2,894 | 1.07 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #10,747 | 2,970 | 1.01 | +76 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 526 places |
| 2020 | #11,559 | 2,602 | 0.87 | -368 bearers (-12.4%) | Down 812 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 Manos 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 | #10,747 | #11,559 | -7.6% |
| Count | 2,970 | 2,602 | -12.4% |
| Per 100K | 1.01 | 0.87 | -13.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Manos bearers went from 2,970 to 2,602 (-12.4% change). The surname moved down 812 positions in the national ranking, going from #10,747 to #11,559.
FAQ
Manos surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Manos?
Name Census estimates that about 2,984 living Americans carry the surname Manos. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 114,864 residents.
How common is Manos?
Manos ranks #11,559 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.87 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,602 people with the surname Manos. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,984), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.87 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.87 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Manos.
Has Manos become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Manos went from 2,970 recorded bearers to 2,602. That is a decrease of 368 (-12.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #10,747 to #11,559.
What does the Census say about the background of Manos?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manos, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Manos in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (2,297 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Manos appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.3%), Hispanic (5.9%), Two or More Races (2.3%). 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 Manos (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 Manos mean?
A Greek surname derived from a nickname meaning "thin" or "sparse," likely referring to someone with thin hair. 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 Manos (0.87 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 Manos?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.