Explore the Family Name Maner
The meaning of Maner
German: 1. variant of Mahner. This surname is very rare in Germany; in North America, it may thus (also) be an altered form of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname, including Mahner and Männer (see Manner, compare 2 below). 2. (Mäner): variant of Männer (see Manner). This surname is apparently no longer found in Germany.
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How common is the last name Maner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maner has seen a slight decline in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Maner ranked 14,044 in terms of most common surnames and fell to 15,449 by 2010, indicating a 10% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with the Maner surname also decreased during this period, from 1,969 in 2000 to 1,896 in 2010, a change of -3.71%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Maner surname per 100k people dropped by 12.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,044 | #15,449 | -10% |
| Count | 1,969 | 1,896 | -3.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.64 | -12.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maner
The ethnicity associated with the surname Maner also evolved between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White made up the majority of those with the Maner surname in both years, although their representation decreased by 3.65%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw increases. The largest increase was among the American Indian and Alaskan Native group, which grew by 47.73%, followed by the Hispanic category, which grew by 36.52%. Notably, the group identifying as Black also increased its representation among those with the Maner surname by 12.51%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.36% | 81.28% | -3.65% |
| Black | 9.19% | 10.34% | 12.51% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 2.43% | 16.83% |
| Hispanic | 1.78% | 2.43% | 36.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.32% | 1.95% | 47.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.27% | 1.58% | 24.41% |