Explore the Family Name Manier
The meaning of Manier
1. French (northern): from the ancient Germanic personal name Maginhari, composed of the elements magin ‘strength, might’ + hari ‘army’. 2. French (northern): nickname from Old French manier ‘manual’, also ‘skillful, adroit’. This surname (in any of the possible senses; see also 1 above) is also found in Germany. 3. Altered form of Minear 1 (or of any of its variants), a surname of German (ultimately French) origin.
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How common is the last name Manier in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Manier has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Manier was ranked 24,680th most common name in the United States, with 948 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 26,516th, and the total count of individuals with this surname had also decreased to 920, marking a fall of approximately 2.95%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw an 11.43% decrease from 0.35 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,680 | #26,516 | -7.44% |
| Count | 948 | 920 | -2.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.31 | -11.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manier
As for the ethnicity associated with the Manier surname, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a diversity of ethnic identities. In 2010, the highest percentage, 76.63%, identified as White, slightly down from 76.90% in 2000. Those identifying as Black made up 16.96% of the Maniers, down from 18.14% a decade earlier. The count of those with multiracial backgrounds rose significantly by 66.67%, representing 3.70% of the Maniers in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation increased modestly from 1.37% to 1.63%. A new addition in 2010 saw 1.09% identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.9% | 76.63% | -0.35% |
| Black | 18.14% | 16.96% | -6.5% |
| Two or More Races | 2.22% | 3.7% | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.63% | 18.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |