Explore the Family Name Mantei
The meaning of Mantei
German: variant of Manthei. Some characteristic forenames: German Inge, Erwin, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mantei in the United States?
The surname Mantei experienced an uptick in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the name ranked 44,574th in prevalence, but by 2010 it had climbed significantly to a rank of 42,511 – a change of 4.63%. Concurrently, the number of people bearing the surname also increased from 454 to 510, marking a growth of 12.33%. However, the proportion of the population with the Mantei surname per 100,000 individuals stayed constant at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,574 | #42,511 | 4.63% |
| Count | 454 | 510 | 12.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mantei
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of individuals with the surname Mantei identified as White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. From 2000 to 2010, this percentage slightly rose from 96.70% to 97.25%. During the same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic also increased, going from 1.10% to 1.57%, which is a significant increase of 42.73%. Simultaneously, the percent of those identifying as two or more races dropped from 1.32% to zero. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 97.25% | 0.57% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.57% | 42.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.32% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |