Explore the Family Name Mankus
The meaning of Mankus
Lithuanian: adaptation of Polish Mańko, see Manko.
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How common is the last name Mankus in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mankus has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 63,812th in popularity and dropped to 71,886th by 2010, marking a decline of approximately 12.65%. The number of individuals carrying the Mankus surname also fell from 292 in 2000 to 271 in 2010, a decrease of around 7.19%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the last name Mankus per 100,000 people decreased by 18.18%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,812 | #71,886 | -12.65% |
| Count | 292 | 271 | -7.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mankus
As for ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a majority of individuals with the Mankus surname identify as White, with a slight increase of 0.33% from 94.52% in 2000 to 94.83% in 2010. There was a notable rise in those identifying as Hispanic, growing by 25.85% from 2.05% in 2000 to 2.58% in 2010. The census data reported no change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.52% | 94.83% | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 2.58% | 25.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |