Explore the Family Name Manickam
The meaning of Manickam
Indian (Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh) and Sri Lankan: from a Tamil word meaning ‘precious jewel’.
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How common is the last name Manickam in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Manickam significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Manickam ranked 93,427th in terms of surname prevalence in the United States but jumped to the 60,636th position by 2010, marking a notable 35.1% increase. The actual count of individuals carrying the Manickam surname also rose from 182 in 2000 to 332 in 2010, reflecting an impressive 82.42% growth. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 U.S. residents grew by 57.14%, from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #60,636 | 35.1% |
| Count | 182 | 332 | 82.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.11 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manickam
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting insights about the ethnicity of individuals carrying the Manickam surname. From 2000 to 2010, there was a significant increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander, from 81.87% to 92.77%. However, the representation of those identifying with two or more ethnic identities declined sharply from 8.24% to 1.51%, a decrease of 81.67%. Similarly, the percentage of individuals identifying as White fell from 7.14% to 4.52%, marking a 36.69% decrease. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 81.87% | 92.77% | 13.31% |
| White | 7.14% | 4.52% | -36.69% |
| Two or More Races | 8.24% | 1.51% | -81.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |