Explore the Family Name Manbeck
The meaning of Manbeck
Americanized form of German Mannbeck: unexplained. The surname Mannbeck is no longer found in Germany. In the US, it is found mainly in PA and OH. History: The Manbecks trace their origin to Leonhardt Mannbeck alias Leonard Manbeck, who arrived in PA in 1765. His only son Rudolph Manbeck was born in 1743 in Germany and died in January 1794 in Tulpehocken, Berks County, PA.
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How common is the last name Manbeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Manbeck was ranked as the 33,471st most popular in 2000 and dropped slightly to the 33,894th position in 2010. This represents a modest decline in popularity by 1.26%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 643 in 2000 to 671 in 2010, demonstrating a growth rate of 4.35%. The proportion of individuals per 100,000 with the Manbeck surname also saw a slight decrease of 4.17% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,471 | #33,894 | -1.26% |
| Count | 643 | 671 | 4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manbeck
The ethnicity distribution of individuals with the Manbeck name shows minor shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 97.36% of people with this surname identified as White, which dipped to 96.27% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander were not present in 2000 but made up 1.19% of Manbecks in 2010. The percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnic identities rose slightly from 1.56% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. There were no recorded Manbecks who identified as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.36% | 96.27% | -1.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.64% | 5.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.19% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |