2000
#34,071
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 630
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.23
Rare Last name
Mansoor
A surname meaning "Victor" or "Triumphant" in Arabic.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,293 Americans carry the last name Mansoor. That puts it at #14,395 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.67 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 149,479 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mansoor 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Mansoor with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 149,479
Census rank
#14,395
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,000 bearers of the surname Mansoor in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.67 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14395th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mansoor, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 51.4%. The next largest groups are White (41.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mansoor
The surname Mansoor has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to regions of the Middle East and North Africa. The name is derived from the Arabic word "manṣūr," which means "victorious" or "triumphant." It was a title bestowed upon individuals who achieved significant victories or successes, particularly in military campaigns or battles.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Mansoor date back to the 7th and 8th centuries, during the rise of the Islamic caliphates. It was often used as a honorific title or a surname for those who displayed bravery and valiant efforts on the battlefield. As the Arabic culture and language spread across various regions, the name Mansoor gained prominence and became adopted by different communities.
One of the earliest known historical references to the name Mansoor can be found in the writings of al-Tabari, a renowned Persian scholar and historian from the 9th century. He documented the life and achievements of various Islamic rulers and military leaders, including those who bore the title or surname Mansoor.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the surname Mansoor. One prominent example is Abu Jafar Mansoor, who ruled as the second Abbasid caliph from 754 to 775 CE. He played a crucial role in establishing the Abbasid Caliphate and was known for his military conquests and patronage of the arts and sciences.
Another significant figure was Ahmed al-Mansoor, the 16th-century ruler of the Saadi dynasty in Morocco. He is remembered for his successful campaigns against the Portuguese and his efforts to consolidate power within the kingdom. His birth and death dates are recorded as 1549 and 1603, respectively.
In the Indian subcontinent, the name Mansoor was also associated with nobility and military prowess. One notable example is Mirza Mansoor Ali Khan Siddiqui, a Nawab (ruler) of the princely state of Bahawalpur in present-day Pakistan. He lived from 1904 to 1966 and was known for his philanthropic efforts and patronage of education.
The surname Mansoor can also be found in various regions of the Middle East, including countries like Iran, Iraq, and Syria. One prominent figure from Iran was Mansoor Hashemi Khorasani, a Shia Muslim scholar and philosopher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries (1865-1919).
While the surname Mansoor has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted by people of different ethnicities and religions over the centuries, particularly in regions where Arabic influence was significant. The name continues to carry a sense of triumph and victory, reflecting its historical origins and associations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mansoor
Among Census respondents with the surname Mansoor, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 51.4%. The next largest groups are White (41.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Mansoor 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 Mansoor surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander51.4% · 1,029
- White41.8% · 836
- Two or more races3.8% · 76
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 33
- Black or African American1.2% · 24
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mansoor
Mansoor 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
#22,113
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,170
+540 bearers (+85.7%)
Per 100,000 0.40
Rank movement Up 11,958 places
2020
#14,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,000
+830 bearers (+70.9%)
Per 100,000 0.67
Rank movement Up 7,718 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #34,071 | 630 | 0.23 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #22,113 | 1,170 | 0.40 | +540 bearers (+85.7%) | Up 11,958 places |
| 2020 | #14,395 | 2,000 | 0.67 | +830 bearers (+70.9%) | Up 7,718 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 Mansoor 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 | #22,113 | #14,395 | 34.9% |
| Count | 1,170 | 2,000 | 70.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.40 | 0.67 | 67.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mansoor bearers went from 1,170 to 2,000 (+70.9% change). The surname moved up 7,718 positions in the national ranking, going from #22,113 to #14,395.
FAQ
Mansoor surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mansoor?
Name Census estimates that about 2,293 living Americans carry the surname Mansoor. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 149,479 residents.
How common is Mansoor?
Mansoor ranks #14,395 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.67 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 2,000 people with the surname Mansoor. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,293), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.67 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.67 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 Mansoor.
Has Mansoor become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mansoor went from 1,170 recorded bearers to 2,000. That is an increase of 830 (+70.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #22,113 to #14,395.
What does the Census say about the background of Mansoor?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mansoor, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 51.4%. The next largest groups are White (41.8%) and Two or More Races (3.8%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mansoor in the 2020 Census, accounting for 51.4% (1,029 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mansoor appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (51.4%), White (41.8%), Two or More Races (3.8%). 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 Mansoor (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 Mansoor mean?
A surname meaning "Victor" or "Triumphant" in Arabic. 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 Mansoor (0.67 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 people are called Mansoor?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Mansoor at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.