Explore the Family Name Manners
The meaning of Manners
English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Mesnières-en-Bray in Seine-Maritime, recorded in the 13th century as Maneria, a derivative of Latin manere ‘to remain, abide, reside’. See also Menzies.
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How common is the last name Manners in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Manners has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,012th, while it climbed to 13,949th by 2010, a modest change of 0.45%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also grew from 1,975 people in 2000 to 2,164 in 2010, an increase of 9.57%. However, the proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.73.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,012 | #13,949 | 0.45% |
| Count | 1,975 | 2,164 | 9.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manners
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been some shifts among those with the surname Manners. In 2000, 81.67% identified as White, dropping slightly to 80.96% in 2010. The Hispanic population saw a significant increase, rising from 3.29% to 4.34%, a change of 31.91%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black increased from 9.82% to 10.30%. Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying as two or more races both decreased, falling by 22.09% and 17.22% respectively. A minimal increase was observed within the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, going from 0.76% to 0.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.67% | 80.96% | -0.87% |
| Black | 9.82% | 10.3% | 4.89% |
| Hispanic | 3.29% | 4.34% | 31.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2.73% | 2.26% | -17.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.72% | 1.34% | -22.09% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.76% | 0.79% | 3.95% |