Explore the Family Name Mahnken
The meaning of Mahnken
North German: patronymic from Mahnke. Some characteristic forenames: German Armin, Ernst, Jutta, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mahnken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mahnken has slightly increased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 31,126th and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 30,477th, indicating a 2.09 percent increase. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 705 in 2000 to 766 in 2010, marking an 8.65 percent increase. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, the figure remained stable at 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,126 | #30,477 | 2.09% |
| Count | 705 | 766 | 8.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahnken
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mahnken, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that a significant majority identify as White—97.02 percent in 2000 and 94.13 percent in 2010. There was a small but notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 0.99 percent in 2000 to 3.52 percent in 2010, a change of 255.56 percent. A handful of people with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or of two or more races, while none reported being Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.02% | 94.13% | -2.98% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 3.52% | 255.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 0.78% | -30.97% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |