Explore the Family Name Manifold
The meaning of Manifold
English: habitational name from the River Manifold (Staffordshire). The river probably takes its name from Old English manigfeald ‘many folds, many turns’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Manifold in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Manifold saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 35,666th most common surname, and by 2010, it was bumped down slightly to 35,671st place — a very small change of -0.01%. However, the number of people with this surname increased by 5.7% from 596 individuals in 2000 to 630 in 2010. Despite the increase in count, the proportion of people named Manifold per 100,000 individuals dropped by 4.55%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,666 | #35,671 | -0.01% |
| Count | 596 | 630 | 5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manifold
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Manifold identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.34% in this category from 2000 to 2010. The ethnic identity showing the greatest growth over the decade was "Two or more races," which jumped by 60.71%, followed by "Black" with an increase of 5.96%. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 24.40%, while the Hispanic category was newly represented in 2010 with 1.11%. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian or Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.09% | 86.03% | -2.34% |
| Black | 8.39% | 8.89% | 5.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 2.7% | 60.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.68% | 1.27% | -24.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |