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

Mantooth, 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 Mantooth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mantooth in America

Mantooth is the 13525th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mantooth surname appeared 2,243 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mantooth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mantooth 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 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mantooth

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

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

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