2000
#12,277
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,323
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.86
Rare Last name
Mangano
An Italian occupational surname referring to a seller or maker of sleeves or gloves.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,623 Americans carry the last name Mangano. That puts it at #12,861 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.77 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 130,673 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mangano surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 130,673
Census rank
#12,861
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,287 bearers of the surname Mangano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.77 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12861st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mangano, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mangano
The surname Mangano originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Sicily and Calabria, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Greek word "Mangana," which referred to a military camp or garrison. In its earliest form, the name was likely associated with individuals who lived near or worked in these fortified encampments.
During the Norman conquest of Sicily in the 11th and 12th centuries, many Greek and Arabic words were introduced into the Italian language, including "Mangana." As the Normans established their rule, they built fortifications known as "Manganas" across the island, leading to the eventual adoption of the surname Mangano by those living in or near these settlements.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mangano can be found in the Sicilian manuscript "Codice Diplomatico dei Re Aragonesi," which dates back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain Guglielmo Mangano, who was a landowner in the town of Noto, Sicily.
In the 14th century, the Mangano family rose to prominence in the city of Palermo, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Notably, Vincenzo Mangano (1325-1395) was a respected lawyer and judge during this period.
As the Mangano name spread across Italy, it also gained notoriety in other regions. In the 16th century, Girolamo Mangano (1498-1576) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Naples, known for his works in churches and palaces throughout the city.
In the 18th century, the Mangano family established itself in the world of literature with the birth of Francesco Mangano (1736-1811), a Sicilian poet and playwright who gained recognition for his comedic works and satires.
Another notable figure was Gaetano Mangano (1810-1892), a military leader from Calabria who played a crucial role in the Italian Unification Movement, fighting alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi in the Expedition of the Thousand.
Throughout history, the surname Mangano has been associated with various professions and disciplines, from law and art to literature and military service, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mangano
Among Census respondents with the surname Mangano, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Mangano bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mangano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.6% · 2,096
- Hispanic or Latino5.1% · 116
- Two or more races2.1% · 47
- Black or African American0.8% · 19
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mangano
Mangano appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#12,312
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,525
+202 bearers (+8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.86
Rank movement Down 35 places
2020
#12,861
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,287
-238 bearers (-9.4%)
Per 100,000 0.77
Rank movement Down 549 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,277 | 2,323 | 0.86 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,312 | 2,525 | 0.86 | +202 bearers (+8.7%) | Down 35 places |
| 2020 | #12,861 | 2,287 | 0.77 | -238 bearers (-9.4%) | Down 549 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mangano surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,312 | #12,861 | -4.5% |
| Count | 2,525 | 2,287 | -9.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.86 | 0.77 | -11.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mangano bearers went from 2,525 to 2,287 (-9.4% change). The surname moved down 549 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,312 to #12,861.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mangano
FAQ
Mangano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mangano?
Name Census estimates that about 2,623 living Americans carry the surname Mangano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 130,673 residents.
How common is Mangano?
Mangano ranks #12,861 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.77 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,287 people with the surname Mangano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,623), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.77 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.77 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Mangano.
Has Mangano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mangano went from 2,525 recorded bearers to 2,287. That is a decrease of 238 (-9.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #12,312 to #12,861.
What does the Census say about the background of Mangano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mangano, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.1%) and Two or More Races (2.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mangano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.6% (2,096 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mangano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.6%), Hispanic (5.1%), Two or More Races (2.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mangano (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mangano mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to a seller or maker of sleeves or gloves. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mangano (0.77 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Mangano?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Mangano, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.