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

Manty, 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 Manty surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manty in America

Manty is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manty surname appeared 160 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 Manty.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manty 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 Manty

The surname Manty has its origins in England, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "mant," which means a mantle or a cloak. This suggests that the name may have originated as an occupational surname, referring to someone who made or sold cloaks.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Manty name can be found in the parish records of St. Mary's Church in Bury St. Edmunds, Suffolk, in 1587. The entry mentions a John Manty, who was a local tradesman. Another early reference is found in the Hearth Tax records of 1674, which list a Thomas Manty as a resident of the village of Wickham Bishops in Essex.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Manty name appeared to be concentrated in the counties of Suffolk, Essex, and Norfolk. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include:

1. William Manty (1638-1701), a merchant and landowner in the town of Ipswich, Suffolk.
2. Sarah Manty (1712-1784), a renowned author and poet from Woodbridge, Suffolk.
3. John Manty (1753-1823), a prominent lawyer and judge who served in the Norfolk Assizes.
4. Elizabeth Manty (1789-1867), a philanthropist and founder of the Manty Orphanage in Chelmsford, Essex.
5. Henry Manty (1821-1892), a renowned explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in Africa and wrote several books about his expeditions.

The Manty name has also been associated with various place names, particularly in Suffolk and Essex. For instance, there is a hamlet called Manty Green near the town of Hadleigh in Suffolk, which may have derived its name from an early Manty family who resided there.

While the Manty surname has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, it has left its mark in various regions of England, particularly in the eastern counties. The name's origins can be traced back to the occupational roots of the Old English language, highlighting the rich tapestry of Britain's linguistic and cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manty

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

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

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