Explore the Family Name Mantey
The meaning of Mantey
1. German: variant of Manthei. 2. West African (Ghana): name found among the Ga people, an Anglicized form of Mante.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mantey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mantey witnessed a slight decrease in rank from 35,387 in 2000 to 35,537 in 2010, a change of -0.42%. Meanwhile, the count or the number of people with this surname increased marginally by 5.15% from 602 to 633 within the same period. The proportion per 100k also saw a minor decrease of -4.55%, moving from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #35,537 | -0.42% |
| Count | 602 | 633 | 5.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mantey
In terms of ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, a notable shift can be observed. The percentage of individuals with the Mantey surname identifying as White decreased from 90.03% in 2000 to 85.62% in 2010. Conversely, there was a significant increase in the Black category, growing from 6.81% to 11.06%. The Hispanic representation also saw a growth of 11.00%, while the Asian/Pacific Islander category registered for the first time in 2010 at 1.11%. The Two or more races category experienced a decrease of -39.34%, and no data was recorded for American Indian and Alaskan Native category in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.03% | 85.62% | -4.9% |
| Black | 6.81% | 11.06% | 62.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.11% | -39.34% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 1.11% | 11% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |