Explore the Family Name Mantia
The meaning of Mantia
Italian (southern): shortened form of Amantia, a habitational name from Amantea in Cosenza province. Compare La Mantia. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Cosmo, Salvatore, Agostino.
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How common is the last name Mantia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mantia has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mantia was ranked 24,529th in terms of popularity and by 2010 it had dropped to 27,185th, indicating a decline of about 10.83%. Concurrently, the count of people bearing this surname also reduced from 955 to 890 during the same period, marking a decrease of 6.81%. This data shows that the proportion of individuals with the surname Mantia per 100,000 people declined by 14.29%, moving from 0.35 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,529 | #27,185 | -10.83% |
| Count | 955 | 890 | -6.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mantia
The ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Mantia from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of people with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity bearing this surname dropped from 0.84% to 0 during this decade. Similarly, the proportion of those identifying as two or more races decreased by 19.52%, going from 2.51% to 2.02%. However, there was a significant increase among Hispanics who bear the surname Mantia, rising from 1.57% to 2.81%. There was no change in the Black population with this surname, while an emergence of American Indian and Alaskan Native populations using the surname was noted in 2010. Nevertheless, the majority of people with the surname Mantia identified as White, although this group witnessed a slight decrease from 94.87% to 93.60% during the observed period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.87% | 93.6% | -1.34% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 2.81% | 78.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 2.02% | -19.52% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.79% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |