Explore the Family Name Manship
The meaning of Manship
English: habitational name from Minskip in Yorkshire, or from any of numerous minor places called from Old English (ge)mǣnscipe ‘community, communal possession, common land’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Manship in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Manship has seen a slight dip in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 27,258th most common, dropping to 28,829th by 2010—a change of -5.76%. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased from 834 to 825 during this period, indicating a -1.08% change. Additionally, the proportion per 100,000 people fell by -9.68%, from 0.31 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,258 | #28,829 | -5.76% |
| Count | 834 | 825 | -1.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.28 | -9.68% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manship
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insightful information about the ethnic identity associated with the Manship surname. According to the data, there was no Asian/Pacific Islander or Black representation among those bearing the surname in either 2000 or 2010. However, there was a significant increase in the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races—from 0.60% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010. The majority remained white, although their percentage decreased slightly from 96.16% to 94.55%. Those identifying as Hispanic increased by roughly a third, from 1.56% to 2.06%. Lastly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease, from 0.96% to 0.61%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.16% | 94.55% | -1.67% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 2.18% | 263.33% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 2.06% | 32.05% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.96% | 0.61% | -36.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |