Explore the Family Name Mang
The meaning of Mang
1. German (Baden-Württemberg): from Mangnus, a dialect form of the personal name Magnus. 2. Burmese (Chin): from a part of a male compound personal name, from maang ‘lord; royal, majestic’. — Note: Since Chins do not have hereditary surnames, this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 3. Chinese: Cantonese form of the surname 孟, see Meng 1. 4. Vietnamese: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Mang in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mang has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 14,108th most popular surname, but rose to the 13,042nd position by 2010, marking a 7.56% increase. The total count of individuals with the surname also increased from 1,957 to 2,354 during the same period, indicating a 20.29% growth. The proportion of people named Mang per 100k also saw an upward trend, moving from 0.73 to 0.8, an increase of 9.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,108 | #13,042 | 7.56% |
| Count | 1,957 | 2,354 | 20.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.8 | 9.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mang
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mang, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows significant changes over the decade. In 2000, the majority of individuals bearing the name were White at 64.79%, which dipped to 51.83% by 2010, a decrease of 20%. Concurrently, there was a considerable increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 28.87% in 2000 to 41.76% in 2010, a shift of 44.65%. Other ethnicities such as Black experienced a slight uptick from 1.64% to 2.08%, while the Hispanic and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations saw minor decreases. Those reporting two or more races slightly dropped from 2.40% to 2.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.79% | 51.83% | -20% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 28.87% | 41.76% | 44.65% |
| Two or More Races | 2.4% | 2.29% | -4.58% |
| Black | 1.64% | 2.08% | 26.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 1.83% | -10.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.26% | 0.21% | -19.23% |