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

Manymules, 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 Manymules surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manymules in America

Manymules is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manymules surname appeared 121 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 Manymules.

The history of the last name Manymules

The surname "MANYMULES" is an English surname that originated in the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old English phrase "manige mulan," which translates to "many mules." This phrase likely referred to someone who owned or worked with a large number of mules.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname "MANYMULES" dates back to the year 1273, when a John Manymules was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire. This record suggests that the name was already established in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, the surname "MANYMULES" appeared in several historical documents, including the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1379, where a William Manymules was listed as a taxpayer. This further solidifies the presence of the name in different parts of England during that period.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname "MANYMULES" was Sir Robert Manymules, a knight who lived in the late 14th century. He was a prominent figure in the English court and served as a member of the King's Council during the reign of Richard II.

During the 15th century, the surname "MANYMULES" underwent some variations in spelling, such as "Manymul," "Manymole," and "Manymull." These variations were likely due to the regional dialects and the lack of standardized spelling at the time.

In the 16th century, the surname "MANYMULES" was found in various records, including the Parish Registers of Oxfordshire, where a Thomas Manymules was listed as a resident in 1589.

One notable bearer of the surname "MANYMULES" was Sir John Manymules (1526-1598), a prominent landowner and member of the English gentry. He served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Tamworth in 1572.

Another significant figure bearing the surname "MANYMULES" was Elizabeth Manymules (1580-1642), a poet and author who was known for her religious writings and her support of the Puritan movement in England.

In the 17th century, the surname "MANYMULES" continued to be found in various parts of England, with records showing bearers in counties such as Lancashire, Warwickshire, and Gloucestershire.

One notable individual with the surname "MANYMULES" during this period was William Manymules (1625-1689), a successful merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the economic development of the city of Bristol.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "MANYMULES" spread to other parts of the English-speaking world, with bearers found in countries such as the United States, Canada, and Australia. However, the origins of the name can be traced back to its English roots and the historical references mentioned above.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manymules

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

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 Manymules 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.

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

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