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The meaning of Manual

Altered form of Manuel.

Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.

How common is the last name Manual in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Manual" has displayed a fluctuation in popularity over time. In the year 2000, it was ranked 58,257 and rose to rank 59,017 in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.3% in its overall ranking. However, the number of individuals bearing this name grew from 326 in 2000 to 343 in 2010, suggesting an increase of 5.21%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.12 for both years.

20002010Change
Rank#58,257#59,017-1.3%
Count3263435.21%
Proportion per 100k0.120.120%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manual

Regarding ethnic identity, the census data reveals intriguing shifts between 2000 and 2010. Individuals with Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity bearing the "Manual" surname decreased by 10.90%, while those of mixed races dropped by 20.65%. On the other hand, the percentage of white individuals with this surname increased by 10.74%, and Hispanic representation grew by 17.70%. Black individuals holding the "Manual" surname saw a minor reduction of 2.51%. Most notably, American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with this surname experienced a substantial decrease of 57.26% over the decade. This data is derived from the Decennial U.S. Census and offers a comprehensive view of the ethnic diversity associated with the "Manual" surname.

20002010Change
White33.44%37.03%10.74%
Black35.89%34.99%-2.51%
Hispanic12.88%15.16%17.7%
Asian/Pacific Islander9.82%8.75%-10.9%
American Indian and Alaskan Native6.13%2.62%-57.26%
Two or More Races1.84%1.46%-20.65%