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

Manso, 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 Manso surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manso in America

Manso is the 21439th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manso surname appeared 1,219 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 Manso.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manso 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 Manso

The surname Manso originated in Spain and Portugal during the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish and Portuguese word "manso," which means "tame" or "gentle." This name was likely given to someone with a mild or peaceful demeanor.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Manso can be found in various medieval documents from the Iberian Peninsula, such as legal records, property deeds, and municipal rolls. Some scholars believe that the name may have been associated with certain noble families or landowners in the regions of Castile, Aragon, and Andalusia.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Manso was Pedro Manso, a Spanish nobleman who lived in the 13th century. He was a prominent figure in the court of King Alfonso X of Castile and is mentioned in several historical chronicles from that era.

In the 14th century, the name Manso was recorded in the Catalonian region of Spain. Guillem Manso, a wealthy merchant from Barcelona, was documented in various trade records and commercial contracts from that time period.

During the 15th century, the Manso family gained prominence in the Kingdom of Portugal. João Manso, born in 1423, was a renowned military commander who played a significant role in the Portuguese conquest of Ceuta in North Africa. He is celebrated in Portuguese historical accounts for his bravery and strategic leadership.

In the 16th century, the name Manso appeared in the literary world with the Spanish writer and poet Pedro Manso de Benavides (1510-1590). He was known for his works on religious themes and was a member of the literary circle of the renowned poet Garcilaso de la Vega.

Another notable figure with the surname Manso was Alonso Manso (1635-1677), a Spanish clergyman and philosopher who served as the Bishop of Málaga. He was highly regarded for his philosophical writings and his contributions to the intellectual discourse of his time.

Throughout the centuries, the Manso surname has been found in various regions of Spain and Portugal, as well as in their former colonies in Latin America and other parts of the world. The name has maintained its connection to its Spanish and Portuguese roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Iberian Peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manso

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

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

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