Explore the Family Name Manneh
The meaning of Manneh
1. West African (Gambia): variant of Mane 3. 2. West African (Liberia): from a male personal name found among the Kru people, of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Manneh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Manneh has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, Manneh was ranked 93,006th in terms of popularity, with only 183 individuals carrying this surname. However, by 2010, the rank had jumped to 49,723, and the count increased to 422 individuals, indicating a change of 130.6 percent. The proportion of people with the surname Manneh per 100,000 also doubled during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,006 | #49,723 | 46.54% |
| Count | 183 | 422 | 130.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.14 | 100% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manneh
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Manneh has also seen considerable changes, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. It is most commonly associated with Black ethnicity, which increased from 59.02 percent in 2000 to 74.41 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased from 24.04 percent to 18.96 percent. Those identifying with two or more races experienced a decrease of 67.06 percent. A new appearance in the 2010 data is the Hispanic category, accounting for 1.42 percent. No recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities were found in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 59.02% | 74.41% | 26.08% |
| White | 24.04% | 18.96% | -21.13% |
| Two or More Races | 13.66% | 4.5% | -67.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |