Explore the Family Name Manto
The meaning of Manto
Italian: 1. from Manto a pet form of the personal name Amanto, a variant of Amante, or from a personal name of German origin Manto. 2. metonymic occupational name for a maker of cloaks, or possibly a nickname for a habitual wearer of a distinctive cloak, from manto ‘cloak’. Alternatively, a nickname from the Greek word mantis ‘wizard’. Compare Lo Manto.
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How common is the last name Manto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Manto has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 59,293 and dropped to 64,891 in 2010, reflecting a downshift of 9.44%. The count also experienced a slight dip from 319 to 306 during the same period, marking a negative change of 4.08%. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased by 16.67% from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #64,891 | -9.44% |
| Count | 319 | 306 | -4.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manto
The ethnic identity tied to the surname Manto, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, shows varied changes over the decade. In 2000, 73.04% of those with this surname identified as White, which fell slightly to 69.93% in 2010. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 16.93% to 20.26%, while Hispanic ethnicity grew by 56.55% from 3.13% to 4.90%. However, those reporting as having two or more races declined significantly by 47.85% from 6.27% to 3.27%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.04% | 69.93% | -4.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 16.93% | 20.26% | 19.67% |
| Hispanic | 3.13% | 4.9% | 56.55% |
| Two or More Races | 6.27% | 3.27% | -47.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |