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

Manzo, 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 Manzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manzo in America

Manzo is the 2639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manzo surname appeared 13,635 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 5 people would have the surname Manzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manzo 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 Manzo

The surname Manzo has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "manzo," which means "ox" or "bullock." The name was likely given to someone who worked with oxen or had some association with these animals.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Manzo can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the Bari region in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. This indicates that the name was already in use during this time period.

In the 13th century, a nobleman named Guglielmo Manzo was mentioned in the "Cronaca di Partenope," a chronicle of the city of Naples. This suggests that the name was also present in the southern Italian region of Campania during the Middle Ages.

The surname Manzo can also be traced back to the town of Manzo in the province of Pordenone, located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region of northeastern Italy. It is possible that some individuals with this surname originated from this area or had ancestors who lived there.

Among notable individuals with the surname Manzo throughout history, one can mention Girolamo Manzo (1520-1591), an Italian physician and philosopher from Naples who wrote extensively on medical topics and natural philosophy. Another notable figure is Antonio Manzo (1795-1868), an Italian poet and writer from the Campania region.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Manzo (1832-1905) was an Italian sculptor and artist known for his works in terracotta and other materials. He was born in the town of Calitri, in the province of Avellino, and his sculptures can be found in various churches and museums in Italy.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Giovanni Manzo (1857-1936) was an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and played a role in the development of labor laws and workers' rights in Italy.

Additionally, in the 20th century, Vincenzo Manzo (1923-2017) was an Italian actor and film director who appeared in numerous Italian films and television productions, particularly in the genre of comedy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manzo

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

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

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