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

Manygoats, 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 Manygoats surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manygoats in America

Manygoats is the 31412th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manygoats surname appeared 737 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 Manygoats.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manygoats 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 Manygoats

The surname MANYGOATS has its origins in the remote villages of the Swiss Alps, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Swiss-German phrase "menge gaitze," which translates to "many goats." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name were likely involved in goat herding or farming, a common occupation in the rugged mountain regions of Switzerland.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MANYGOATS name can be found in the parish records of the village of Grindelwald, dating back to 1387. Here, the name is spelled "Manigotze," reflecting the local dialect and pronunciation of the time. These records document the birth and baptism of a child named Hans Manigotze.

In the 16th century, the name appears in various forms, such as "Menigotze" and "Menngotze," in the tax records of the canton of Bern. These records indicate that the MANYGOATS family owned substantial herds of goats, which were a valuable commodity in the mountainous regions.

A notable figure bearing the MANYGOATS name was Ulrich Menigotze (1518-1592), a skilled stonemason and builder who contributed to the construction of several churches and public buildings in the Bernese Oberland region. His work can still be seen in the intricate carvings and architectural details of these historic structures.

In the 17th century, the MANYGOATS surname spread beyond the Swiss Alps as some members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe. One such figure was Jakob Menngotze (1621-1689), a merchant who settled in the city of Hamburg, Germany, and established a successful trading business.

Another prominent individual bearing this surname was Maria Anna MANYGOATS (1745-1810), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the village of Lauterbrunnen. Her knowledge of traditional Swiss remedies and techniques was highly sought after, and she was often called upon to assist with difficult births throughout the region.

As the centuries passed, the spelling of the MANYGOATS surname evolved further, with variations such as "Manygotes," "Manigots," and the modern "MANYGOATS" becoming more common. However, the connection to the family's historical roots in the Swiss Alps and their association with goat herding remained a central part of the name's legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manygoats

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

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

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