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

Manzer, 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 Manzer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manzer in America

Manzer is the 20309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manzer surname appeared 1,309 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 Manzer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manzer 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 Manzer

The surname MANZER is believed to have originated in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "manzer," which referred to a person who lived in a mansion or a large, affluent dwelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MANZER surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, where a certain Simon Manzer was mentioned in 1198. This suggests that the name was prevalent in the Gloucestershire region during the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the MANZER surname appeared in various historical records, such as the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, which listed a Robert Manzer. This indicates that the name had spread to other counties in England by that time.

The MANZER surname is also linked to several place names in England, including Manzer's Green in Warwickshire and Manzer's Farm in Gloucestershire. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the MANZER surname who owned or resided in those locations.

One notable individual with the MANZER surname was Sir Thomas Manzer (1550-1612), an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Worcestershire in the late 16th century.

Another prominent figure was John Manzer (1670-1734), an English clergyman and scholar who served as the Rector of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire. He was known for his contributions to theological writings and sermons during the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the MANZER surname gained recognition through the works of the English poet and playwright, William Manzer (1815-1885). He was widely acclaimed for his poetic compositions and dramatic works, which explored themes of love, nature, and societal issues.

Additionally, the MANZER name has been associated with the military, as evidenced by Major General Charles Manzer (1855-1920), a British Army officer who served in the Boer War and World War I. He was awarded several military honors for his distinguished service.

Lastly, the MANZER surname has also been found in historical records from other countries, such as the United States and Canada, likely due to migration and immigration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manzer

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

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

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