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

Mansager, 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 Mansager surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mansager in America

Mansager is the 151532nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mansager surname appeared 108 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mansager.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mansager 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 Mansager

The surname Mansager is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English words "mann" meaning "man" and "sager" meaning "a wise man or counselor." This suggests that the name may have initially been used as an occupational surname for a respected advisor or counselor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mansager name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1197, where a certain Robertus Mansager is mentioned. This indicates that the name was already in use by the late 12th century in the West Country region of England.

In the 13th century, there are records of a William Mansager who was a landowner in the village of Weston-under-Lizard in Staffordshire. He is mentioned in the Assize Rolls of 1285, suggesting that the Mansager family had established themselves as minor gentry by this time.

The Mansager name appears to have been concentrated primarily in the counties of Gloucestershire, Staffordshire, and Worcestershire throughout the medieval and early modern periods. It is also possible that the name may have had variations in spelling, such as Mansagger or Mansegger, in earlier times.

One notable figure bearing the Mansager surname was John Mansager (c.1580-1653), who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Bristol during the 17th century. He played an active role in the civic affairs of the city and served as a member of the Common Council.

Another individual of note was William Mansager (1625-1701), who was a clergyman in the Church of England and served as the rector of St. Mary's Church in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. He was known for his scholarly works and contributed to the translation of the King James Bible.

In the 18th century, there was a Richard Mansager (1717-1789) who was a successful businessman and landowner in the town of Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. He was involved in the wool trade and accumulated significant wealth, which allowed his family to maintain their status as minor gentry.

Moving into the 19th century, one can find records of a Thomas Mansager (1823-1891) who was a respected architect and surveyor based in the city of Worcester. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in the area, including the Worcester Guildhall and the Worcestershire County Asylum.

Overall, the Mansager surname has a rich history spanning several centuries, with its roots firmly planted in the English countryside. While not a particularly widespread name, it has been associated with individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, clergy, landowners, and professionals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mansager

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

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

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