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

Mansell, 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 Mansell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mansell in America

Mansell is the 9283rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mansell surname appeared 3,506 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mansell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mansell 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 Mansell

The surname Mansell is of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name 'Manswine', which translates to 'man's swine' or 'man's boar'. This name was likely given to someone who kept or bred pigs. The name can be traced back to the 11th century, with variations in spelling such as Maunsell, Mawnsel, and Moncell.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where a person named Manswine is listed as a landowner in Oxfordshire. The name also appears in various medieval records, such as the Pipe Rolls of 1166, where a William Mansel is mentioned as a tenant in Hertfordshire.

In the 13th century, a notable member of the Mansell family was Sir John Maunsell (c. 1190-1265), who served as the Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry III. He played a significant role in the administration of the kingdom and was involved in various political affairs of the time.

Another prominent figure with the surname Mansell was Sir Rice Mansell (c. 1585-1642), a Welsh merchant and member of parliament. He was known for his involvement in the colonization of Newfoundland and his role in the establishment of the Newfoundland Company.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Mansell surname was also associated with several place names in England, such as Mansell Gamage and Mansell Lacy, both located in Herefordshire. These place names likely derived from the surname itself, indicating the presence of the Mansell family in those areas.

In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the name was Sir William Mansell (1705-1778), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War. He rose to the rank of Admiral and was knighted for his service.

Another person of note with the Mansell surname was James Mansell (1734-1824), an English engraver and portrait painter who was elected a member of the Royal Academy in 1807.

While the surname Mansell may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, including nobility, merchants, military figures, and artists. The name's evolution and persistence reflect the rich tapestry of English heritage and the diverse stories woven into its fabric.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mansell

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Mansell, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!