Explore the Family Name Mansilla
The meaning of Mansilla
Spanish: habitational name from Mansilla, a place in LaRioja province. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Gustavo, Aura, Jose, Luis, Manuel, Mario, Osvaldo, Rafael, Rosendo, Aida, Avelina, Carlos.
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How common is the last name Mansilla in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mansilla has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mansilla was ranked as the 36,276th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 27,185th position, marking an impressive increase of 25.06%. The actual count of individuals with this surname rose from 583 to 890 during this period, representing a surge of 52.66%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Mansilla per 100,000 people also experienced growth, increasing by 36.36% from 0.22 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,276 | #27,185 | 25.06% |
| Count | 583 | 890 | 52.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.3 | 36.36% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mansilla
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mansilla. In 2000, a large majority, 84.39%, identified as Hispanic, and this figure increased slightly to 87.42% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw an increase of 34.4%, moving from 3.43% to 4.61%. On the other hand, those identifying as White saw a decrease from 10.12% to 6.63%, marking a drop of 34.49%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also decreased, going from 1.03% to 0.56%, a drop of 45.63%. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, by 2010 there was a small representation of 0.79% identifying as Black.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.39% | 87.42% | 3.59% |
| White | 10.12% | 6.63% | -34.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.43% | 4.61% | 34.4% |
| Black | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0.56% | -45.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |