2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Manzana
A Spanish surname meaning "apple tree" or "apple orchard."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Manzana. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manzana 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Manzana in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manzana, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 53.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (39.5%) and White (4.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Manzana
The surname "MANZANA" originates from Spain, and its roots can be traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "manzana," which means apple, suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who lived near an apple orchard or was involved in the cultivation or trade of apples.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval documents from the regions of Castile and Andalusia. One notable example is a land grant from the year 1275, which mentions a certain Pedro Manzana, who was granted a parcel of land near the city of Seville for his service to the Crown.
During the 15th century, the name appeared in several historical records, including the archives of the Inquisition. A certain Juan Manzana was brought before the Inquisition in 1489 on charges of heresy, though the outcome of his case is not clear.
In the 16th century, the name gained prominence with the explorer and conquistador Hernán Manzana, who accompanied Hernán Cortés on his expedition to Mexico in 1519. Manzana played a crucial role in the conquest of the Aztec Empire and was later granted land and titles in New Spain.
Another notable figure was Diego Manzana, a Spanish soldier and navigator who served under Juan Sebastián Elcano during the first circumnavigation of the globe, completed in 1522. Manzana's journals and maps from this voyage were invaluable resources for future explorers.
In the 17th century, the name Manzana was associated with the Spanish Golden Age of literature. Lope de Manzana (1562-1635) was a renowned playwright and poet, considered one of the most prolific writers of his time, with over 1,800 plays and numerous poems and novels to his credit.
The 18th century saw the rise of María Manzana (1718-1801), a celebrated Spanish opera singer and actress who performed in the most prestigious theaters across Europe. Her performances were widely praised, and she was considered one of the greatest sopranos of her era.
In the 19th century, José Manzana (1829-1897) was a prominent Spanish politician and statesman who served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1892 to 1895. He played a crucial role in the modernization of Spain's economy and infrastructure during his tenure.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manzana
Among Census respondents with the surname Manzana, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 53.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (39.5%) and White (4.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Manzana 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 Manzana surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander53.8% · 64
- Hispanic or Latino39.5% · 47
- White4.2% · 5
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Manzana
Manzana appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+7 bearers (+6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,465 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.3%) | Up 4,465 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 Manzana 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 | #147,253 | #142,788 | 3.0% |
| Count | 112 | 119 | 6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Manzana bearers went from 112 to 119 (+6.3% change). The surname moved up 4,465 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #142,788.
FAQ
Manzana surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Manzana?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Manzana. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Manzana?
Manzana ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 119 people with the surname Manzana. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Manzana.
Has Manzana become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Manzana went from 112 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 7 (+6.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Manzana?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manzana, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 53.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (39.5%) and White (4.2%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Manzana in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.8% (64 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Manzana appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (53.8%), Hispanic (39.5%), White (4.2%). 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 Manzana (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 Manzana mean?
A Spanish surname meaning "apple tree" or "apple orchard." 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 Manzana (0.04 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 people have the surname Manzana?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.