Explore the Family Name Mancha
The meaning of Mancha
1. Spanish: habitational name from La Mancha, a region of central Spain. Compare Manchego. 2. Spanish and Portuguese: possibly a nickname from mancha ‘stain’ (from Latin macula). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Jesus, Juan, Javier, Ramon, Guadalupe, Jorge, Pedro, Raul, Ricardo, Roberto.
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How common is the last name Mancha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mancha has seen a noticeable rise. In 2000, the surname was ranked 10,578th in popularity, but by 2010, it had climbed to 9,932nd place, indicating a 6.11% increase. The count of people with the surname also increased from 2,783 in 2000 to 3,248 in 2010, marking a significant growth of 16.71%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Mancha per 100,000 people also surged from 1.03 to 1.1 over the decade, reflecting a 6.8% upswing.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,578 | #9,932 | 6.11% |
| Count | 2,783 | 3,248 | 16.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.03 | 1.1 | 6.8% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mancha
The ethnicity or ethnic identity associated with the surname Mancha, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Hispanic, with 88.64% of those carrying the name identifying as such in 2010, up 1.43% from 87.39% in 2000. There was a slight decrease in the number identifying as White, from 9.67% in 2000 to 9.3% in 2010. Both the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories saw declines, moving from 0.79% to 0.58% and 0.61% to 0.52% respectively. Those reporting multiple ethnicities dropped significantly from 0.72% to 0.15%, while the Black category saw a small decrease from 0.83% to 0.80%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.39% | 88.64% | 1.43% |
| White | 9.67% | 9.3% | -3.83% |
| Black | 0.83% | 0.8% | -3.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.79% | 0.58% | -26.58% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.61% | 0.52% | -14.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 0.15% | -79.17% |