Explore the Family Name Many
The meaning of Many
1. Altered form of French Magny. 2. In some cases also French: habitational name from Many in Moselle, or a variant of Manil, a topographic name denoting a country house, a small agricultural domain, from Late Latin mansionile, a diminutive of mansio ‘dwelling’. 3. Irish, Scottish, or English: variant of Maney. History: This surname (see 1 above) is listed along with its original form Magny in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. Some characteristic forenames: French Cecile, Micheline.
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How common is the last name Many in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Many" decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,904th in terms of popularity and declined to 37,691st by 2010, indicating a 7.98% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also dwindled from 612 in 2000 to 590 in 2010, a dip of 3.59%. The proportion of people named "Many" per 100k dropped by 13.04%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.2 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,904 | #37,691 | -7.98% |
| Count | 612 | 590 | -3.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.2 | -13.04% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Many
The ethnic identity associated with the surname "Many" has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 84.48% of those with this name identified as White, which fell to 77.46% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly from 7.19% in 2000 to 11.36% in 2010, marking a 58% increase. The proportion of individuals who identified as Black rose from 3.43% in 2000 to 5.42% in 2010, a 58.02% increase. While there was no noticeable Hispanic representation in 2000, the number climbed to 3.9% in 2010. The percentages for "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" were 2.94% and 0% respectively in 2000, but both were suppressed in the 2010 data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.48% | 77.46% | -8.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.19% | 11.36% | 58% |
| Black | 3.43% | 5.42% | 58.02% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.94% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |