Explore the Family Name Manfredonia
The meaning of Manfredonia
Italian: habitational name from the region of Manfredonia in Apulia, named for Manfredo, king of Sicily (see Manfredo). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Antonio, Filomena, Giulio, Luciano, Sal.
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How common is the last name Manfredonia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Manfredonia saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 48,109 to 50,771, marking a decrease of 5.53%. The number of individuals bearing the name also decreased marginally from 413 to 411, representing a change of -0.48%. The proportion of individuals with the Manfredonia surname per 100,000 people declined by 6.67%, from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #50,771 | -5.53% |
| Count | 413 | 411 | -0.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manfredonia
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Manfredonia surname between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of bearers of the surname identified as White (94.19% in 2000 and 92.94% in 2010), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage rising from 3.87% to 5.11%. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which registered at 0% in 2000, showed an emergence at 1.22% in 2010. However, the category of Two or more races, which constituted 1.94% in 2000, was not represented in 2010. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained constant at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 92.94% | -1.33% |
| Hispanic | 3.87% | 5.11% | 32.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.22% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |