Explore the Family Name Manlove
The meaning of Manlove
English (Derbyshire and Staffordshire; of Norman origin): nickname or occupational name from Old French mener ‘to harry, chase or hunt’ + Old French love ‘(she-)wolf’, denoting a wolf hunter.
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How common is the last name Manlove in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Manlove saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,827 and by 2010 it rose slightly in rank to 24,787, representing a 0.16% change. The count of individuals with the surname Manlove also increased during this decade from 941 to 1,005, an overall growth rate of 6.8%. Despite the increase in absolute numbers, the proportion of individuals with the Manlove surname per 100,000 people decreased slightly from 0.35 to 0.34, a decrease of 2.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,827 | #24,787 | 0.16% |
| Count | 941 | 1,005 | 6.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manlove
Coming to ethnic identities associated with the surname Manlove, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of those possessing this surname were White, although the percentage fell slightly from 80.55% to 78.21%, a decrease of 2.91%. There was a notable increase in the proportion of Manloves identifying with two or more races, growing from 0.85% to 1.79%, a considerable increase of 110.59%. Similarly, the proportion identifying as Hispanic grew from 3.29% to 4.18%, a change of 27.05%. The proportion identifying as Black also rose, from 14.13% to 15.22%, marking a 7.71% increase. However, the percentage of Manloves who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero in 2010 from their respective 2000 percentages.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.55% | 78.21% | -2.91% |
| Black | 14.13% | 15.22% | 7.71% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 4.18% | 27.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.79% | 110.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.64% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |