Explore the Family Name Mangano
The meaning of Mangano
Italian: 1. occupational name from mangano ‘mangle’ (adevice consisting of a pair of rollers used to press textiles andclothes) or ‘calender’ (a similar device used in making paper). Theterm mangano also denoted a bucket elevator (used for raising water from a well) and any of various other devices, including a catapult. 2. habitational name from Mangano, a place in Catania province, Sicily. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Antonio, Carmine, Gaetano, Leonardo, Santo, Biaggio, Cosimo, Dino, Rocco, Carmello.
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How common is the last name Mangano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mangano has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 12,277th and by 2010, it had dropped slightly to rank 12,312th, representing a small change of -0.29%. Nevertheless, the actual count of people with this surname increased by 8.7%, going from 2,323 in 2000 to 2,525 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Mangano per 100,000 remained constant at 0.86.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,277 | #12,312 | -0.29% |
| Count | 2,323 | 2,525 | 8.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mangano
Regarding ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates shifts in ethnic associations for the surname Mangano over a decade. In 2000, the majority of those with the surname identified as White (96.43%), with smaller proportions identifying as Hispanic (1.46%) or Black (0.77%). There were also traces of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/Alaskan Native identities, although the exact numbers were suppressed for privacy concerns. By 2010, while the majority still identified as White, the proportion had decreased to 91.60%. Notably, those identifying as Hispanic increased dramatically by 258.22% to represent 5.23% of the Manganos. Representation of Two or more races also rose by 33.85%, whereas the proportion identifying as Black saw a slight decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.43% | 91.6% | -5.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.46% | 5.23% | 258.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.65% | 0.87% | 33.85% |
| Black | 0.77% | 0.71% | -7.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |