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

Manter, 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 Manter surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manter in America

Manter is the 40494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manter surname appeared 540 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 Manter.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manter 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 Manter

The surname MANTER is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "mænan," which means "to lament" or "to bewail." This suggests that the name may have originally been a descriptive surname given to someone who was prone to complaining or expressing sorrow.

The earliest known record of the MANTER surname dates back to the 13th century, where it appeared in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1273. This document listed a person named Roger Manture, which is likely an early variant spelling of the name.

In the 14th century, the MANTER surname was found in various records, including the Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379, which listed a John Mawntour. This variant spelling further supports the idea that the name originated from the Old English word "mænan."

One notable historical figure with the MANTER surname was Thomas Manter (c. 1550-1612), an English clergyman and academic who served as the Rector of Coventry and later became the President of St John's College, Oxford. He was known for his contributions to the field of theology and his writings on various religious topics.

Another individual worth mentioning is Sir Walter Manter (1672-1753), a British politician and Member of Parliament for the borough of Cricklade in Wiltshire. He played an active role in local and national politics during the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the MANTER surname was found in various parts of England, including Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. One notable person from this period was William Manter (1805-1881), a renowned English landscape painter who was particularly known for his depictions of rural scenes and country life.

The MANTER surname also has connections to certain place names in England, such as Manton in Wiltshire and Manton in Rutland. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Throughout history, the MANTER surname has undergone various spelling variations, including Maunter, Mantour, and Manture, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects. Despite these variations, the name has maintained a distinct identity and continues to be associated with its English origins and the meanings derived from the Old English word "mænan."

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manter

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

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

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