Explore the Family Name Manuel
The meaning of Manuel
1. Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, English, and Welsh: from the personal name Manuel, a short form of Emanuel. Compare Manwill. 2. Catalan and Spanish: possibly also a habitational name from Manuel in Valencia province. 3. Americanized form of any of various other European surnames derived from Emanuel, for example the Greek and Serbian patronymics Manouilidis and Manojlović (see Manojlovic), respectively.
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How common is the last name Manuel in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Manuel" has seen an increase in popularity in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Manuel was ranked 1337th most common surname in the U.S., but by 2010, its rank had risen to 1277th, marking a 4.49% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also rose during this time frame, from 24,227 to 27,529, which is a significant 13.63% growth. The proportion of people named Manuel per 100,000 also increased by 3.9%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,337 | #1,277 | 4.49% |
| Count | 24,227 | 27,529 | 13.63% |
| Proportion per 100k | 8.98 | 9.33 | 3.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manuel
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates a diversity of ethnic identities among those bearing the surname "Manuel". Between 2000 and 2010, there was a notable increase in the proportion of Asian/Pacific Islanders and individuals identifying with two or more races, which grew by 22.99% and 25.79%, respectively. However, the percentage of White, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased during this period. The white population saw the largest decrease, at -12.77%. Interestingly, the Hispanic population with the surname "Manuel" saw an impressive increase of 47.19% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.35% | 39.56% | -12.77% |
| Black | 28.4% | 26.79% | -5.67% |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 14.13% | 47.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 10.44% | 12.84% | 22.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.69% | 3.51% | -4.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 3.17% | 25.79% |
Manuel ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Manuel is British & Irish, which comprises 33.8% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (19.4%) and Filipino & Austronesian (11.9%). Additional ancestries include Nigerian, Spanish & Portuguese, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, Indigenous American, and Italian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 33.8% |
| French & German | 19.4% |
| Filipino & Austronesian | 11.9% |
| Other | 35.0% |
Possible origins of the surname Manuel
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Manuel have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 59.20% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 59.20% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 59.20% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 59.00% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 58.70% |
What Manuel haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Manuel is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-Z209 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Bernard, Vickers, Winters, Carter, Davis, David, Thomas, Williams, Brown, Lewis.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Manuel surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Manuel have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Manuel" Surname 36.6%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Manuel" Surname 30.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Manuel" Surname 20.3%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Manuel" Surname 16.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Manuel?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Manuel are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition