Explore the Family Name Manasse
The meaning of Manasse
French (Manassé) and German: from the Biblical Hebrew personal name Manasseh, from nashah ‘make to forget’. This was the name of Joseph’s elder son, brother of Ephraim, so named in the hope that Joseph’s father Jacob might begin to forget the sorrows of the past. Some characteristic forenames: French Henri, Armand, Lucienne, Pierre. German Claus.
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How common is the last name Manasse in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Manasse has grown noticeably in the first decade of the 21st century. In 2000, Manasse was ranked 60,706th in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had risen to 54,637th, marking a 10% increase. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also surged during this period from 310 to 377, demonstrating a substantial 21.61% growth. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Manasse per 100,000 also increased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,706 | #54,637 | 10% |
| Count | 310 | 377 | 21.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manasse
In terms of ethnicity, the census data reveals a significant shift over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Manasse identified as White (61.61%). By 2010, however, this figure dropped to 47.21%, representing a decline of 23.37%. During the same period, those identifying as Black increased significantly from 29.68% to 49.07%, thus showing a rise of 65.33%. It's worth noting that the percentage of individuals who identified as Hispanic slightly decreased from 1.94% to 1.59%, while the category of two or more races, which stood at 6.13% in 2000, was completely absent in 2010. No data for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were found for either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 29.68% | 49.07% | 65.33% |
| White | 61.61% | 47.21% | -23.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 1.59% | -18.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 6.13% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |