Explore the Family Name Mancia
The meaning of Mancia
1. Hispanic (mainly El Salvador and Honduras): probably an altered form of Spanish Macía (see Macia). 2. Italian: variant of Mangia ‘(one who) eats’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Ana, Guillermo, Julio, Carlos, Dinora, Gilberto, Berta, Miguel, Nestor, Ricardo, Salvador. Portuguese Ligia. Italian Angelo, Amerigo, Antonio, Giovanna, Guido, Lucio.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mancia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mancia saw a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,426 in terms of popularity and increased in rank to 8,106 by 2010, marking an improvement of over 34%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also rose considerably during this period, from 2,291 to 4,089 people, a growth rate of approximately 78%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 residents also grew from 0.85 to 1.39, showing a surge of over 63%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,426 | #8,106 | 34.77% |
| Count | 2,291 | 4,089 | 78.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 1.39 | 63.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mancia
The ethnic identity associated with the Mancia surname also underwent noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. While the proportion of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black saw an increase of 10.46% and 122.86% respectively, the White segment experienced a drop of 35.07%. Data for those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native was suppressed for privacy. The largest group under the Mancia surname is Hispanic, accounting for 81.23% in 2000 and increasing to 86.77% by 2010, demonstrating a growth of nearly 7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.23% | 86.77% | 6.82% |
| White | 15.71% | 10.2% | -35.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.53% | 1.69% | 10.46% |
| Black | 0.35% | 0.78% | 122.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |