Explore the Family Name Manous
The meaning of Manous
Probably a shortened and altered form of Irish McManus.
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How common is the last name Manous in the United States?
The surname Manous, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it ranked 54,766 in popularity among all surnames in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 72,568, representing a change of -32.51%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 352 to 268 during the same period, marking a drop of -23.86%. The proportion of Manous per 100,000 people also fell from 0.13 to 0.09, indicating a decrease of -30.77%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #72,568 | -32.51% |
| Count | 352 | 268 | -23.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manous
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts over the decade. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the Manous surname among Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. During that time span, the percentage of Manous within two or more races slightly decreased from 2.84% to 2.61%. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, though this percentage slightly declined from 80.68% to 79.85% over the decade. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with the Manous surname nearly doubled, rising from 2.27% in 2000 to 4.48% in 2010. Conversely, the percentage of Black individuals with this surname fell from 11.65% to 10.07%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.68% | 79.85% | -1.03% |
| Black | 11.65% | 10.07% | -13.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 4.48% | 97.36% |
| Two or More Races | 2.84% | 2.61% | -8.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |