Explore the Family Name Manzo
The meaning of Manzo
Italian: 1. nickname for someone supposedly resembling an ox, manzo (from Late Latin mansus ‘tame’ (see Manso), with a particular sense of an ox tamed to the plow), or metonymic occupational name for someone who worked with oxen. 2. nickname from manso ‘gentle, mild’ (from the same Late Latin word as 1). 3. possibly from an ancient Germanic personal name formed with magin ‘strength, might’. Compare Main. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Jesus, Luis, Raul, Enrique, Francisco, Manuel, Ricardo, Carlos, Miguel, Roberto. Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Antonio, Rocco, Guido, Marco, Sal, Carmine, Gino, Giuseppe, Carmela, Enrico.
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How common is the last name Manzo in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Manzo has seen a significant increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 3,126th and by 2010, it had moved up to 2,639th, representing a change of approximately 15.58%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 10,595 to 13,635 during the same period, reflecting a rise of approximately 28.69%. The proportion of individuals with the name Manzo per 100,000 also saw an uptick, from 3.93 in 2000 to 4.62 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #3,126 | #2,639 | 15.58% |
| Count | 10,595 | 13,635 | 28.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 3.93 | 4.62 | 17.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manzo
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals carrying the Manzo surname identify as Hispanic, showing an increase from 64.69% in 2000 to 71.88% in 2010. Those reporting their ethnic identity as White decreased over this period from 33.25% to 26.37%. There were small percentages identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. All these groups showed a decrease in percentage between 2000 and 2010, with the most significant drop occurring among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native; this group went from making up 0.24% of the Manzos in 2000 to only 0.14% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.69% | 71.88% | 11.11% |
| White | 33.25% | 26.37% | -20.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.97% | 0.92% | -5.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 0.42% | -23.64% |
| Black | 0.3% | 0.26% | -13.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0.14% | -41.67% |
Manzo 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 Manzo is Spanish & Portuguese, which comprises 21.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are Italian (20.3%) and British & Irish (16.6%). Additional ancestries include Indigenous American, French & German, Eastern European, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Greek & Balkan.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Spanish & Portuguese | 21.5% |
| Italian | 20.3% |
| British & Irish | 16.6% |
| Other | 41.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Manzo
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 Manzo have recent ancestry locations all within Mexico.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Michoacan, Mexico | 45.80% |
| Puebla, Mexico | 45.80% |
| Coahuila, Mexico | 45.80% |
| State Of Mexico, Mexico | 45.80% |
| Tamaulipas, Mexico | 45.80% |
What Manzo 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 Manzo is R-Z214, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-Z214 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-DF98 and Q-M3, which are predominantly found among people with European and East Asian & Indigenous American ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Canales, Gracia, Esparza, Galindo, Jaramillo, Gamboa, Carreon, Giron, Guerra, Arredondo.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Manzo surname are: A2, H1, 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 Manzo 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.
"Manzo" Surname 32.3%
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.
"Manzo" Surname 28.9%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Manzo" Surname 13.9%
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.
"Manzo" Surname 16.5%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Manzo?
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 Manzo are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition