Explore the Family Name Manatt
The meaning of Manatt
Irish or Scottish: probably a variant of McNatt. History: Robert Manatt (1792–1864) emigrated from County Down, Ireland, to Poweshiek County, IA.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Manatt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Manatt has seen a slight rise in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 82,691 in popularity, with 212 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the name had moved up slightly to rank 82,613 with 228 individuals bearing the name, representing a change of approximately 7.55%. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100,000 people remained unchanged at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,691 | #82,613 | 0.09% |
| Count | 212 | 228 | 7.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manatt
Regarding ethnicity distribution, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Manatt surname identify as White, with a small but growing percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, about 93.87% identified as White, which increased to 94.74% by 2010. At the same time, the percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 2.36% to 3.51%. The percentages of those who identified as Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were negligible or nonexistent for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.87% | 94.74% | 0.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.36% | 3.51% | 48.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |