Explore the Family Name Mansueto
The meaning of Mansueto
Italian (southern): from the medieval personal name Mansueto, from Latin Mansuetus, meaning ‘docile, gentle’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Donato, Angelo, Biagio, Carlo, Franco, Gaetano, Rocco, Savino.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mansueto in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mansueto saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 53,904th most popular name in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 54,418th. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of individuals with the Mansueto surname increased during this period from 359 to 379, marking a 5.57% growth. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,904 | #54,418 | -0.95% |
| Count | 359 | 379 | 5.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mansueto
The Census data also provides an interesting look into the ethnic identity associated with the Mansueto surname. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic rose considerably from 2000 to 2010, with increases of 61.04% and 62.56%, respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased by nearly 5%. The percentage of people identifying as two or more races dropped slightly by 5.38%. There were no individuals with the Mansueto surname who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. This information underscores the diversity and changing demographic landscape of America.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.97% | 85.49% | -4.98% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.57% | 8.97% | 61.04% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 3.17% | 62.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.23% | 2.11% | -5.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |