Explore the Family Name Manea
The meaning of Manea
1. Romanian: derivative, with the suffix -ea, of the personal name Manu. 2. Italian (Veneto): regional variant of Manella.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Manea in the United States?
The popularity of the surname Manea has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Manea ranked 88,461 among all surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to 65,964 — a growth rate of 25.43%. The actual number of people bearing the surname also rose from 195 to 300 over the same time period, marking an increase of 53.85%. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Manea per 100,000 population grew from 0.07 to 0.1, equivalent to an impressive 42.86% surge.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #88,461 | #65,964 | 25.43% |
| Count | 195 | 300 | 53.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manea
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Manea, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates shifts in distribution between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander fell by approximately 35%, from 9.23% to 6.00%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals of White ethnicity increased slightly from 84.10% to 89.67%. Those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase of 8.12%, moving from 3.08% in 2000 to 3.33% in 2010. No changes were observed for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native. It is worth noting that data for those identifying as belonging to two or more races was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.1% | 89.67% | 6.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 9.23% | 6% | -34.99% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 3.33% | 8.12% |
| Two or More Races | 3.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |