Explore the Family Name Mankin
The meaning of Mankin
English: from a pet form of the personal name Man(n) (see Mann 2), or a nickname from a diminutive of the noun man, with the sense of ‘little man’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mankin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Mankin' has increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,530 in popularity, but by 2010, it had moved up to 13,456, a rise of approximately 7.39%. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a significant increase during this period, from 1,881 in 2000 to 2,263 in 2010, representing a growth of 20.31%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,530 | #13,456 | 7.39% |
| Count | 1,881 | 2,263 | 20.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.7 | 0.77 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mankin
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the 'Mankin' surname identified as White in both 2000 (94.21%) and 2010 (91.07%), even though there was a slight decrease over this period. There was a notable increase among those who identified as Hispanic, from 1.75% in 2000 to 3.58% in 2010, marking a change of 104.57%. Similarly, the percentage of people identifying as Black also saw a considerable rise from 0.64% to 1.50%. However, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and two or more races experienced modest increases, while the proportion identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.21% | 91.07% | -3.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.58% | 104.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.75% | 1.9% | 8.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.38% | 1.72% | 24.64% |
| Black | 0.64% | 1.5% | 134.38% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.22% | -18.52% |