Explore the Family Name Manfred
The meaning of Manfred
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Manfred, composed of the ancient Germanic elements man- ‘man’ + frithu ‘peace’. The surname is rare in Germany, however, while the personal name was common in Lombardy, and Italian sources derive the first element from magin ‘strength’. Compare Manfredo.
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How common is the last name Manfred in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Manfred has seen some changes over the past decade. In 2000, Manfred was ranked 46,523 in popularity, but by 2010, it had slipped to 48,436, a decline of 4.11 percent. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the surname increased slightly, from 431 in 2000 to 436 in 2010, marking a 1.16 percent increase. This indicates that while the name became less common relative to other surnames, the overall number of people named Manfred grew during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,523 | #48,436 | -4.11% |
| Count | 431 | 436 | 1.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manfred
Shifting focus to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the ethnic identity associated with the surname Manfred also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010. The largest proportion of individuals identified as White, making up 94.90 percent in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 93.35 percent in 2010. Hispanic individuals accounted for 2.55 percent in 2000 and 2.52 percent in 2010. Black individuals made up 1.16 percent in 2000, and saw an increase to 1.83 percent by 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, but by 2010, each group accounted for 1.15 percent of individuals with the Manfred surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.9% | 93.35% | -1.63% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 2.52% | -1.18% |
| Black | 1.16% | 1.83% | 57.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |