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

Mantych, 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 Mantych surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mantych in America

Mantych is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mantych surname appeared 118 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 Mantych.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mantych 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 Mantych

The surname Mantych has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the regions of modern-day Ukraine and western Russia. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th or 17th century. The name is derived from the Old Slavic word "mantia," which means "cloak" or "mantle." This suggests that the name was likely given as a descriptive surname to individuals who may have been involved in the production or trade of cloaks or mantles.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Mantych surname can be found in a document from the Kievan Rus' region, dated to the late 16th century. This document mentions a merchant named Ivan Mantych, who was engaged in the trade of luxury fabrics and garments with neighboring regions. Another early reference is found in a church registry from the city of Chernihiv, dating back to the early 17th century, which lists a family with the surname Mantych.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the Mantych surname was Hryhoriy Mantych, who was a prominent figure in the Cossack uprising against Polish rule in the region of modern-day Ukraine. He was born around 1720 and played a significant role in the battles against the Polish forces until his death in 1768.

During the 19th century, the Mantych surname gained recognition through the work of Yevhen Mantych, a Ukrainian writer and poet who lived from 1835 to 1890. His works, which explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage, were influential in shaping the literary landscape of the time.

Another notable figure with the Mantych surname was Oleksandr Mantych, a Ukrainian military leader who fought in the Russian Civil War. He was born in 1878 and served as a commander in the Ukrainian People's Army during the revolutionary period, playing a crucial role in the struggle for Ukrainian independence before his death in 1920.

The Mantych surname can also be traced back to certain place names in the regions of Ukraine and western Russia. For instance, there is a village called Mantychivka in the Poltava region of Ukraine, which may have derived its name from the Mantych family or individuals with that surname who lived in the area.

While the Mantych surname is not particularly common worldwide, it has maintained a strong presence in its regions of origin, particularly in Ukraine and parts of western Russia. The name continues to carry a rich historical legacy, reflecting the cultural and social fabric of these regions over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mantych

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

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

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