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

Mansavage, 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 Mansavage surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mansavage in America

Mansavage is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mansavage surname appeared 163 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 Mansavage.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mansavage 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 Mansavage

The surname Mansavage originates from the British Isles, likely emerging in England during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from a combination of words: "man" and "savage," possibly referring to a fierce or wild man. Alternatively, it could be a locational name, derived from a place name containing similar elements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mansavage can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire, dated 1279, where it appears as "Mannsavage." This suggests that the name was already established in England by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, a William Mansavage was mentioned in the Feet of Fines for Essex, an archive of legal agreements involving land transfers, indicating the presence of the surname in that county.

The Mansavage surname is also found in various medieval records, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, where a John Mansavage is listed as a taxpayer. This demonstrates the surname's spread across different regions of England.

Notably, the Mansavage name appears in the renowned Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landholders in England after the Norman Conquest. This early reference suggests that the name's origins could predate the Norman invasion.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the Mansavage surname. One of the earliest recorded was Robert Mansavage, a landowner in Oxfordshire in the late 13th century. Another prominent figure was Sir John Mansavage, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Hundred Years' War during the 14th century.

In the 16th century, Thomas Mansavage (c. 1530-1599) was a respected merchant and alderman in the city of London. He was known for his involvement in the wool trade and his philanthropic efforts.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain William Mansavage (1620-1676) served in the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He played a role in several battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

In the 18th century, Elizabeth Mansavage (1745-1820) gained recognition as an accomplished poet and writer, publishing several works that explored themes of nature and the human condition.

These examples illustrate the historical presence and significance of the Mansavage surname across various regions and periods in British history, reflecting its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mansavage

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

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

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