2000
#10,753
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,723
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.01
Rare Last name
Manrique
A Spanish and Portuguese surname derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning "home ruler."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,547 Americans carry the last name Manrique. That puts it at #8,014 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.33 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 75,380 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manrique 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
4.5K
1 in 75,380
Census rank
#8,014
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,965 bearers of the surname Manrique in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.33 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8014th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manrique, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Manrique
The surname Manrique is of Spanish origin, derived from the ancient Visigothic personal name "Manric". It emerged in the medieval period, around the 10th century, in the regions of Castile and León.
The name Manrique is believed to have its roots in the Germanic words "mann" meaning "man" and "ric" meaning "powerful" or "ruler". This suggests that the original bearers of the name were likely men of power or authority.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Manrique surname can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census document from the 14th century, which listed various noble families and their landholdings in Castile.
The Manrique family rose to prominence in the 13th century, with notable members including Pedro Manrique (c. 1230-1285), a prominent knight and military leader during the Reconquista. He was known for his bravery in battles against the Moors and was granted lands in Extremadura.
Another influential figure was Jorge Manrique (c. 1440-1479), a renowned Spanish poet and soldier. His most famous work, "Coplas a la muerte de su padre" (Verses on the Death of His Father), is considered a masterpiece of Spanish literature.
In the 16th century, the Manrique family continued to hold a prominent position in Spanish society, with Juan Manrique de Lara (c. 1486-1540) serving as the Viceroy of New Spain (Mexico) from 1535 to 1537.
Other notable individuals with the Manrique surname include Gómez Manrique (c. 1412-1490), a notable poet and soldier during the reign of King Juan II of Castile; Rodrigo Manrique (c. 1535-1600), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who played a significant role in the conquest of the Philippines; and Tomás Manrique (c. 1618-1695), a Spanish nobleman and diplomat who served as the Viceroy of New Spain from 1670 to 1677.
While the Manrique name has evolved over time, with variations such as Manric, Manriquez, and Manriquez de Lara, it has maintained its Spanish heritage and continues to be a prominent surname in various Spanish-speaking countries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manrique
Among Census respondents with the surname Manrique, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Manrique 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 Manrique surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino85.8% · 3,400
- White7.8% · 308
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.2% · 208
- Two or more races0.6% · 25
- Black or African American0.5% · 21
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Manrique
Manrique 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
#8,562
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,847
+1,124 bearers (+41.3%)
Per 100,000 1.30
Rank movement Up 2,191 places
2020
#8,014
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,965
+118 bearers (+3.1%)
Per 100,000 1.33
Rank movement Up 548 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #10,753 | 2,723 | 1.01 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,562 | 3,847 | 1.30 | +1,124 bearers (+41.3%) | Up 2,191 places |
| 2020 | #8,014 | 3,965 | 1.33 | +118 bearers (+3.1%) | Up 548 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 Manrique 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 | #8,562 | #8,014 | 6.4% |
| Count | 3,847 | 3,965 | 3.1% |
| Per 100K | 1.30 | 1.33 | 2.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Manrique bearers went from 3,847 to 3,965 (+3.1% change). The surname moved up 548 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,562 to #8,014.
FAQ
Manrique surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Manrique?
Name Census estimates that about 4,547 living Americans carry the surname Manrique. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 75,380 residents.
How common is Manrique?
Manrique ranks #8,014 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.33 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 3,965 people with the surname Manrique. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,547), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.33 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.33 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 Manrique.
Has Manrique become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Manrique went from 3,847 recorded bearers to 3,965. That is an increase of 118 (+3.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #8,562 to #8,014.
What does the Census say about the background of Manrique?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manrique, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 85.8%. The next largest groups are White (7.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Manrique in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.8% (3,400 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Manrique appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (85.8%), White (7.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (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 Manrique (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 Manrique mean?
A Spanish and Portuguese surname derived from the Germanic name Heinrich, meaning "home ruler." 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 Manrique (1.33 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 Manrique?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.