2000
#139,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mantych
A surname of Ukrainian origin, likely derived from "mantykha" meaning "belongings" or "luggage".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 112 Americans carry the last name Mantych. That puts it at #156,269 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 3,060,307 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mantych surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
112
1 in 3,060,307
Census rank
#156,269
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
98
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 98 bearers of the surname Mantych in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 156269th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mantych, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mantych
Among Census respondents with the surname Mantych, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Mantych bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Mantych surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.8% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino9.2% · 9
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mantych
Mantych appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#141,140
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+8 bearers (+7.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,383 places
2020
#156,269
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 98
-20 bearers (-16.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 15,129 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #139,757 | 110 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #141,140 | 118 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.3%) | Down 1,383 places |
| 2020 | #156,269 | 98 | 0.03 | -20 bearers (-16.9%) | Down 15,129 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mantych surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #141,140 | #156,269 | -10.7% |
| Count | 118 | 98 | -16.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -18.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mantych bearers went from 118 to 98 (-16.9% change). The surname moved down 15,129 positions in the national ranking, going from #141,140 to #156,269.
FAQ
Mantych surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mantych?
Name Census estimates that about 112 living Americans carry the surname Mantych. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 3,060,307 residents.
How common is Mantych?
Mantych ranks #156,269 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 98 people with the surname Mantych. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (112), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mantych.
Has Mantych become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mantych went from 118 recorded bearers to 98. That is a decrease of 20 (-16.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #141,140 to #156,269.
What does the Census say about the background of Mantych?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mantych, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.2%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mantych in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.8% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mantych appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.8%), Hispanic (9.2%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mantych (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mantych mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin, likely derived from "mantykha" meaning "belongings" or "luggage". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mantych (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Mantych?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.