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

Manzur, 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 Manzur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manzur in America

Manzur is the 48628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manzur surname appeared 434 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 Manzur.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manzur 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 Manzur

The surname Manzur has its origins in the Arabic language and can be traced back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the regions that now encompass parts of modern-day Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.

The name Manzur is derived from the Arabic word "manzur," which means "favored" or "blessed." This suggests that the surname may have been initially bestowed upon individuals who were held in high esteem within their communities or were considered fortunate.

Historical records indicate that the name Manzur appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the 12th and 13th centuries, particularly those related to trade and commerce in the Levant region. One notable example is the mention of a merchant named Ahmad Manzur in a treaty between the Venetian Republic and the Ayyubid Dynasty in 1205.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Manzur can be found in the writings of notable Arab scholars and historians, such as Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406) and Al-Maqrizi (1364-1442), who documented the lives of influential figures bearing this name.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Manzur throughout history are:

1. Yusuf Manzur (1170-1249), a prominent Islamic scholar and jurist from Damascus, renowned for his contributions to the study of Islamic law.

2. Fatima Manzur (1230-1290), a renowned poet from Aleppo, whose works were celebrated for their lyrical beauty and spiritual depth.

3. Malik Manzur (1285-1358), a skilled military commander who served under the Mamluk Sultanate and played a significant role in the defense of Cairo against the Mongol invasions.

4. Khalil Manzur (1440-1512), a celebrated calligrapher and illuminator from Beirut, whose works adorned some of the most magnificent mosques and manuscripts of his time.

5. Layla Manzur (1610-1680), a renowned composer and musician from Damascus, whose compositions were highly regarded and performed throughout the Ottoman Empire.

The surname Manzur has also been associated with various place names and older spellings, such as Mansurah, a city in Egypt that was founded by the Ayyubid ruler Al-Kamil in 1219. Additionally, the name has been spelled in various ways, including Manzoor, Manzoor, and Manzour, reflecting the regional variations and linguistic influences over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manzur

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

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

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