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Manna

A surname of Italian origin referring to a person from the town of Manna in Piedmont, Italy.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Manna surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 161, ranked #22,606, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Swansea, Cotswold and South Kesteven.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Manna is 161 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 7950.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

161

2016, ranked #22,606

Peak year

2016

161 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Manna had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 161 in 2016, ranked #22,606.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 19 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Ethnically Diverse Young Families.

Manna surname distribution map

The map shows where the Manna surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Manna surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Manna over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 3 #32,890
1861 historical 19 #31,470
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 12 #33,181
1901 historical 5 #33,728
1911 historical 2 #34,020
1997 modern 61 #31,526
1998 modern 61 #31,841
1999 modern 69 #31,223
2000 modern 72 #30,977
2001 modern 70 #31,016
2002 modern 76 #30,830
2003 modern 85 #29,877
2004 modern 95 #28,746
2005 modern 110 #26,430
2006 modern 107 #27,179
2007 modern 119 #25,747
2008 modern 117 #26,351
2009 modern 118 #26,766
2010 modern 131 #25,656
2011 modern 137 #24,716
2012 modern 142 #24,148
2013 modern 147 #23,977
2014 modern 155 #23,333
2015 modern 160 #22,701
2016 modern 161 #22,606

Geography

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Where Mannas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Swansea, Cotswold, South Kesteven, Plymouth and Hounslow. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Swansea 006 Swansea
2 Cotswold 003 Cotswold
3 South Kesteven 012 South Kesteven
4 Plymouth 016 Plymouth
5 Hounslow 004 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Manna

These lists show first names that appear often with the Manna surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Manna

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Manna, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Ethnically Diverse Young Families

Nationally, the Manna surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Ethnically Diverse Young Families, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Manna household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many younger parents born overseas (particularly in Africa or EU countries) with children aged 0-4. Individuals identifying as of Mixed or Multiple ethnicities are also common. English may not be the primary language spoken. Accommodation consists principally of flats, and many properties are socially rented and/or overcrowded. Students are also present, unemployment is common, and other adults tend to work in low skilled jobs.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Manna is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Manna is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Manna falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

3
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Manna is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Manna, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Manna

The surname MANNA originates from Italy, specifically in the regions of Calabria and Sicily, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "manna," which refers to the Biblical food that sustained the Israelites during their exodus from Egypt.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the "Codice diplomatico dei re Aragonesi di Sicilia," a collection of historical documents compiled in the 15th century. This suggests that the name may have been in use among noble or aristocratic families in Sicily during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various parish records and census documents from the towns of Reggio Calabria and Catanzaro in Calabria. Some of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname MANNA include Giovanni Manna (1620-1678), a prominent lawyer and judge from Reggio Calabria, and Domenico Manna (1651-1712), a Sicilian nobleman and landowner.

During the 18th and 19th centuries, the name became more widespread throughout Southern Italy, with notable individuals such as Giuseppe Manna (1760-1834), a Neapolitan painter and engraver, and Vincenzo Manna (1819-1891), an Italian poet and playwright from Calabria.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, many Italians bearing the surname MANNA emigrated to other parts of the world, including the United States, Argentina, and Australia. One notable figure from this period is Antonio Manna (1872-1952), an Italian-American sculptor and artist who became known for his public monuments and religious statues.

Other historical figures with the surname MANNA include Gianfranco Manna (1939-2005), an Italian film director and screenwriter, and Aldo Manna (1929-2020), an Italian philosopher and academic who specialized in the study of aesthetics and art criticism.

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1881 census detail

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Manna families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Manna surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 2 Mannas recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 10.37x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Pancras London in Middlesex leads with 1 Mannas recorded in 1881 and an index of 64.52x.

Place Total Index
St Pancras London 1 64.52x
Teddington London 1 2500.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Manna surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Emma 1
Martha 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Manna households.

FAQ

Manna surname: questions and answers

How common was the Manna surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Manna surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Manna surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 161 in 2016. That gives Manna a modern rank of #22,606.

What does the Manna surname mean?

A surname of Italian origin referring to a person from the town of Manna in Piedmont, Italy.

What does the Manna map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Manna bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.