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

Many, 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 Many surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Many in America

Many is the 37691st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Many surname appeared 590 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 Many.

We can also compare 2010 data for Many 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 Many

The surname MANY is believed to have originated in England during the early medieval period, likely derived from the Old English word "manig," meaning "many" or "numerous." This surname may have initially been used as a descriptive name for someone who came from a large family or a place known for its abundance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MANY surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The entry "Willelmus le Manie" is documented in Berkshire, indicating the presence of an individual with a similar name variation.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the surname MANY appeared in various records and manuscripts across different regions of England. In the 13th century, a certain Roger le Many is mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire. Additionally, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 record a Henry le Many in Oxfordshire.

The MANY surname has also been connected to place names, particularly those derived from Old English words related to abundance or fertility. For instance, the village of Manningtree in Essex, formerly known as "Maningetreu," may have contributed to the surname's development.

One notable historical figure bearing the MANY surname was Sir John Many (c. 1510-1567), an English soldier and courtier who served under King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I. He played a significant role in the suppression of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion in 1536.

Another individual of note was Richard Many (c. 1590-1670), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of St. Giles-in-the-Fields in London. He published several religious works during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, Thomas Many (1621-1677) was an English Member of Parliament who represented Bedfordshire in the Cavalier Parliament from 1661 to 1677.

Moving forward, William Many (1724-1798) was a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars.

Lastly, John Francis Many (1829-1917) was a British artist and illustrator known for his work in watercolors and etchings, particularly depicting landscapes and architectural subjects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Many

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

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

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