2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Manosh
Sanskrit origin meaning honorable or illustrious.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Manosh. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manosh 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Manosh in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manosh, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Manosh
The surname MANOSH has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, specifically in the regions of present-day India and Pakistan. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.
MANOSH is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "manush," which means "human" or "man." This linguistic connection suggests that the surname may have been initially associated with individuals who were considered exemplary or distinguished members of their communities.
Early records of the name MANOSH can be found in various historical documents and manuscripts from the region, including inscriptions on temples and other architectural structures. One notable example is a inscription from the 14th century found in the Qutb Minar complex in Delhi, which mentions a person named Manosh.
During the Mughal era, which spanned from the 16th to the 19th century, the MANOSH surname gained prominence among certain families and communities. Historical records from this period, such as land records and tax documents, contain references to individuals bearing this surname.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the MANOSH surname dates back to the 16th century, when a nobleman named Manosh Khan served as a military commander under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. Manosh Khan played a significant role in several military campaigns and was awarded land and titles for his service.
Another notable figure with the MANOSH surname was Manosh Chandra Das, a renowned Bengali scholar and explorer who lived during the late 19th century (1849-1899). He is renowned for his extensive travels and research in Tibet, where he made significant contributions to the study of Tibetan culture and Buddhism.
In the 20th century, Manosh Das Gupta (1920-1997) was a prominent Indian poet and writer who gained recognition for his contributions to Bengali literature. His works explored themes of spirituality, nature, and the human condition.
Manosh Chowdhury (1922-2009) was a distinguished Bangladeshi academic and linguist who played a crucial role in the development of the Bengali language and its promotion in education.
Manosh Radhakrishnan (born 1954) is an Indian film director and screenwriter known for his work in Malayalam cinema, known for addressing social issues and exploring the complexities of human relationships.
It is worth noting that while the MANOSH surname has its roots in the Indian subcontinent, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manosh
Among Census respondents with the surname Manosh, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Manosh 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 Manosh surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.8% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
- Two or more races5.2% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Manosh
Manosh 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
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-8 bearers (-6.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,990 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-5 bearers (-4.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 6,724 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.2%) | Down 14,990 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.1%) | Down 6,724 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 Manosh 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 | #138,304 | #145,028 | -4.9% |
| Count | 121 | 116 | -4.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Manosh bearers went from 121 to 116 (-4.1% change). The surname moved down 6,724 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #145,028.
FAQ
Manosh surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Manosh?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Manosh. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Manosh?
Manosh ranks #145,028 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 116 people with the surname Manosh. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), 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 Manosh.
Has Manosh become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Manosh went from 121 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Manosh?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manosh, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Manosh in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.8% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Manosh appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.8%), Hispanic (5.2%), Two or More Races (5.2%). 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 Manosh (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 Manosh mean?
Sanskrit origin meaning honorable or illustrious. 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 Manosh (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 share the surname Manosh?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.