Explore the Family Name Mania
The meaning of Mania
Polish: from a pet form of the personal name Emanuel. Alternatively, from regional mania ‘left-hander’ (compare Manka).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mania in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Mania' saw a notable drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 55,376, but by 2010, it had fallen to 70,645 - a decrease of 27.57%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also declined from 347 to 277, representing a 20.17% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of 'Mania' per 100,000 people in the population decreased by 30.77% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,376 | #70,645 | -27.57% |
| Count | 347 | 277 | -20.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mania
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Mania', again according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were some significant changes between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, increasing from 2.02% to 4.69%. The percentage of those who identified as Hispanic also rose, going from 3.46% to 4.69%, an increase of 35.55%. However, the proportion of individuals who identified as White decreased slightly from 91.64% to 88.81%. Notably, the data indicates that no one with the surname 'Mania' identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, even though some individuals had done so in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.64% | 88.81% | -3.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.02% | 4.69% | 132.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.46% | 4.69% | 35.55% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |