Explore the Family Name Mannel

The meaning of Mannel

1. German (Männel): from a pet form of Mann 2. 2. English (of Norman origin): habitational name from one of the French places called Mesnil, from Old French mesnil (from Latin mansionile, a diminutive of mansio ‘abode, habitation’), used of the country domain where a noble lived with his family and retainers. As a surname it may also be used of a member of the household, retainer. 3. English: from the ancient Germanic female personal name Maginhild, itself from magin- ‘power’ + hild ‘battle’.

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How common is the last name Mannel in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mannel has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 64,934th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010 it had fallen to 71,265th, marking a change of -9.75%. The count of people with this surname also slightly reduced from 286 individuals in 2000 to 274 in 2010, representing a decrease of -4.2%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.11 to 0.09, a decrease of -18.18%.

20002010Change
Rank#64,934#71,265-9.75%
Count286274-4.2%
Proportion per 100k0.110.09-18.18%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mannel

In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some notable shifts for the surname Mannel. In 2000, 93.36% of individuals with this name identified as White, a figure that rose to 94.53% in 2010. However, the percentage of people identifying with two or more races decreased from 2.10% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There was a significant increase in individuals who identify as Hispanic, going up from 2.45% in 2000 to 3.65% in 2010, a rise of 48.98%. No changes were recorded for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, with these ethnic groups remaining at 0% for both census years.

20002010Change
White93.36%94.53%1.25%
Hispanic2.45%3.65%48.98%
Asian/Pacific Islander0%0%0%
Two or More Races2.1%0%-100%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%