Explore the Family Name Mans
The meaning of Mans
1. Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Man(ne), a short form of Hermannus (see Hermann) or of any of various names beginning with Man-, such as Mannaart, which is from the ancient Germanic name Manhard (see Manhardt). 2. English (Cumbria): variant of Manns and Manche.
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How common is the last name Mans in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mans has seen a slight shift in its popularity over a decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 19,048 in popularity and by 2010 it had slipped to a rank of 19,527—a decrease of 2.51 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with the Mans surname increased from 1,322 in 2000 to 1,383 in 2010, indicating a growth of 4.61 percent. Despite this increase in count, the proportion per 100k dropped by 4.08 percent between 2000 and 2010, from 0.49 to 0.47 respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,048 | #19,527 | -2.51% |
| Count | 1,322 | 1,383 | 4.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.49 | 0.47 | -4.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mans
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mans, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes as well. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 10.63 percent from 3.48 in 2000 to 3.11 in 2010. The Mans surname saw an emergence in Hispanic identification, going from 0 percent in 2000 to 2.96 percent in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as White slightly increased from 80.71 percent in 2000 to 81.85 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black reduced from 12.48 percent in 2000 to 10.12 percent in 2010. The data for those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.71% | 81.85% | 1.41% |
| Black | 12.48% | 10.12% | -18.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.48% | 3.11% | -10.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.66% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |