2000
#3,126
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 10,595
First available Census row
Per 100,000 3.93
Uncommon Last name
Manzo
An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who tended or butchered cattle.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 14,694 Americans carry the last name Manzo. That puts it at #2,740 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 4.29 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 23,326 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manzo 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
15K
1 in 23,326
Census rank
#2,740
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
4.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
13K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 12,814 bearers of the surname Manzo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 4.29 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2740th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manzo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 72.1%. The next largest groups are White (25.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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the earliest recorded instances of the surname Manzo can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the Bari region in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manzo
Among Census respondents with the surname Manzo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 72.1%. The next largest groups are White (25.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Manzo 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 Manzo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino72.1% · 9,239
- White25.8% · 3,306
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.1% · 139
- Two or more races0.6% · 79
- Black or African American0.2% · 30
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 21
Timeline
Historical Census data for Manzo
Manzo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#2,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 13,635
+3,040 bearers (+28.7%)
Per 100,000 4.62
Rank movement Up 487 places
2020
#2,740
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 12,814
-821 bearers (-6.0%)
Per 100,000 4.29
Rank movement Down 101 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #3,126 | 10,595 | 3.93 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #2,639 | 13,635 | 4.62 | +3,040 bearers (+28.7%) | Up 487 places |
| 2020 | #2,740 | 12,814 | 4.29 | -821 bearers (-6.0%) | Down 101 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 Manzo 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 | #2,639 | #2,740 | -3.8% |
| Count | 13,635 | 12,814 | -6.0% |
| Per 100K | 4.62 | 4.29 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Manzo bearers went from 13,635 to 12,814 (-6.0% change). The surname moved down 101 positions in the national ranking, going from #2,639 to #2,740.
FAQ
Manzo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Manzo?
Name Census estimates that about 14,694 living Americans carry the surname Manzo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 23,326 residents.
How common is Manzo?
Manzo ranks #2,740 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 4.29 per 100,000 residents, which is about 4 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 12,814 people with the surname Manzo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (14,694), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 4.29 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 4.29 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 4 of them to have the surname Manzo.
Has Manzo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Manzo went from 13,635 recorded bearers to 12,814. That is a decrease of 821 (-6.0%). In the national ranking it fell from #2,639 to #2,740.
What does the Census say about the background of Manzo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manzo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 72.1%. The next largest groups are White (25.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Manzo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 72.1% (9,239 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Manzo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (72.1%), White (25.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.1%). 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 Manzo (2000, 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 Manzo mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to a person who tended or butchered cattle. 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 Manzo (4.29 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 are called Manzo?
See how many people are called Manzo on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.