Explore the Family Name Mantyla
The meaning of Mantyla
Finnish (Mäntylä): habitational name from farms so named, from mänty ‘pine’ + the locative suffix -lä. Established as a hereditary surname in Ostrobothnia and Satakunta since the 19th century. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Pasi, Aune, Ilmari, Jarmo, Jouni, Martti, Reino.
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How common is the last name Mantyla in the United States?
The surname Mantyla saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Mantyla was ranked 79,958th and increased to the 79,338th position in 2010, marking a 0.78% change. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 221 in 2000 to 240 in 2010, an increase of 8.6%. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.08 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,958 | #79,338 | 0.78% |
| Count | 221 | 240 | 8.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mantyla
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that a vast majority of people with the Mantyla surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, at 94.57% and 95% respectively, indicating a minor increase of 0.45%. Those identifying as having two or more races appeared in 2010, accounting for 3.33% of the population with this surname. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The Hispanic population decreased from 2.71% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.57% | 95% | 0.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.33% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |