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

Manspeaker, 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 Manspeaker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manspeaker in America

Manspeaker is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manspeaker surname appeared 272 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 Manspeaker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manspeaker 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 Manspeaker

The surname "MANSPEAKER" is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Middle English phrase "man-speakere," which referred to someone who was a skilled orator or public speaker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1285, where a person named Simon le Manspeaker is mentioned. This suggests that the name was in use by that time, possibly as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a town crier or a herald.

In the 15th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as "Mannspekar" and "Manspeker," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that era. One notable bearer of the name was John Manspeaker, a merchant from London who was mentioned in the City of London Records in 1472.

As the surname spread across England, it took on different spellings and variations. In the 16th century, a family by the name of Manspeaker was recorded in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk. This branch of the family is believed to have originated from the nearby village of Manspeter, lending credence to the theory that the surname may have derived from a place name.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with the rise of Richard Manspeaker (1592-1668), a prominent landowner and Member of Parliament for Warwickshire. His descendants continued to play a role in local politics and administration in the region.

Another notable figure was Sir William Manspeaker (1634-1701), a successful merchant and philanthropist from Bristol. He was instrumental in the establishment of several charitable institutions in the city and left a significant endowment for the education of underprivileged children.

During the 18th century, the Manspeaker family had established themselves as part of the landed gentry in various parts of England. One notable member was Elizabeth Manspeaker (1712-1792), an accomplished writer and poet who published several volumes of poetry and prose.

Throughout its history, the surname "MANSPEAKER" has been associated with various professions, from merchants and landowners to writers and public figures. Its origins can be traced back to medieval England, reflecting the importance placed on oratory and public speaking during that era.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manspeaker

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

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

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