Mantooth
A surname derived from an English place name, likely referring to a dwelling near a common or heath.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,605 Americans carry the last name Mantooth. That puts it at #13,525 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 131,576 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mantooth surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 131,576
Census rank
#13,525
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,243 bearers of the surname Mantooth in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13525th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mantooth, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mantooth
The surname Mantooth finds its origins in England, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "mant" and "toth," which collectively translate to "manly tooth" or "strong tooth." The name was likely adopted as a descriptive surname, referring to someone with prominent or robust teeth.
In its early days, the name was recorded with various spellings, such as Mantetht, Manteth, and Mantothe, reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings during that period. One of the earliest known records of the name appears in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where it is listed as "William Mantetht."
The Mantooth surname is also linked to several place names in England, particularly in the counties of Cheshire and Lancashire. For instance, the village of Mantooth, located near Knutsford in Cheshire, is thought to have derived its name from the surname itself, suggesting that the family had a significant presence in the area.
Notable individuals bearing the Mantooth surname include:
1. Sir William Mantooth (c. 1560-1628), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Cheshire during the reign of King James I.
2. John Mantooth (1670-1745), a prominent merchant and ship owner from Liverpool, known for his trade ventures in the West Indies.
3. Elizabeth Mantooth (1725-1802), an English writer and poet, best known for her collection of verse titled "The Mantooth Musings."
4. Robert Mantooth (1810-1892), a British explorer and naturalist who documented numerous plant and animal species during his travels in Africa and Asia.
5. William Mantooth (1892-1963), an English cricketer who represented Lancashire County Cricket Club in the early 20th century.
It is worth noting that while the Mantooth surname has its roots in England, over time, it has spread to other parts of the world through migration and settlement. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in England, where it emerged as a descriptive surname reflecting physical characteristics or occupations.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mantooth
Among Census respondents with the surname Mantooth, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Mantooth bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Mantooth surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1%
- Two or more races3.7%
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.3%
- Hispanic or Latino1.6%
- Black or African American0.7%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Mantooth surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,525 | #13,525 | 0.0% |
| Count | 2,243 | 2,243 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Mantooth bearers went from 2,243 to 2,243 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #13,525 to #13,525.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mantooth
FAQ
Mantooth surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Mantooth?
The surname Mantooth holds position #13,525 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 2,605 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.76 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Mantooth surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mantooth, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (2.3%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.