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UK surname

Manzie

A surname likely derived from the Italian "manzi" or "manza", referring to a cattle farmer or herdsman.

In the 1881 census there were 66 people recorded with the Manzie surname, ranking it #24,256 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 172, ranked #21,648, up from #24,256 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Leuchars, Anstruther Easter and Wester and Edinburgh. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Fairmuir, Cupar East and Alloa South and East.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Manzie is 174 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 160.6%.

1881 census count

66

Ranked #24,256

Modern count

172

2016, ranked #21,648

Peak year

2014

174 bearers

Map years

4

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Manzie had 66 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #24,256 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016, ranked #21,648.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 118 in 1901.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities.

Manzie surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Manzie surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Manzie 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 50 #24,274
1861 historical 36 #29,463
1881 historical 66 #24,256
1891 historical 65 #28,660
1901 historical 118 #20,721
1911 historical 15 #31,938
1997 modern 130 #23,021
1998 modern 148 #21,841
1999 modern 149 #21,924
2000 modern 151 #21,684
2001 modern 145 #21,951
2002 modern 142 #22,687
2003 modern 150 #21,669
2004 modern 162 #20,756
2005 modern 157 #21,128
2006 modern 154 #21,576
2007 modern 159 #21,387
2008 modern 162 #21,350
2009 modern 161 #21,879
2010 modern 164 #22,109
2011 modern 166 #21,745
2012 modern 163 #21,989
2013 modern 170 #21,726
2014 modern 174 #21,561
2015 modern 172 #21,649
2016 modern 172 #21,648

Geography

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Where Manzies are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Leuchars, Anstruther Easter and Wester, Edinburgh, Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry and Glasgow. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Fairmuir, Cupar East, Alloa South and East, Clackmannan, Kennet and Forestmill and Brechin West. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Leuchars Fife
2 Anstruther Easter and Wester Fife
3 Edinburgh Edinburgh
4 Dundee, Liff, Benvie and Invergowry Forfar
5 Glasgow Lanark

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Fairmuir Dundee City
2 Cupar East Fife
3 Alloa South and East Clackmannanshire
4 Clackmannan, Kennet and Forestmill Clackmannanshire
5 Brechin West Angus

Forenames

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First names often paired with Manzie

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Manzie

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Manzie, 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

Legacy Communities

Group

Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities

Nationally, the Manzie surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Legacy and Demographically Mixed Communities, within Legacy Communities. This does not mean every Manzie household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Households in these areas often include divorced or separated parents and commonly include children and young adults. The age structure is heavily skewed towards the most advanced age groups. Individuals identifying as members of ethnic minorities are not present in large numbers. Flats predominate, with some terraced, semi-detached, and detached units. Multiple car ownership is low, and housing is predominantly in the private and social rented sectors. Employment is less skewed towards traditional routine industrial occupations. Levels of educational attainment are generally low. The Group occurs principally in the Central Lowlands of Scotland and other Scottish towns.

Wider pattern

These neighbourhoods characteristically comprise pockets of flats that are scattered across the UK, particularly in towns that retain or have legacies of heavy industry or are in more remote seaside locations. Employed residents of these neighbourhoods work mainly in low-skilled occupations. Residents typically have limited educational qualifications. Unemployment is above average. Some residents live in overcrowded housing within the social rented sector and experience long-term disability. All adult age groups are represented, although there is an overall age bias towards elderly people in general and the very old in particular. Individuals identifying as belonging to ethnic minorities or Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups are uncommon.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles

Group

Inner London Working Professionals

Within London, Manzie is most associated with areas classed as Inner London Working Professionals, part of Professional Employment and Family Lifecycles. 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

These primarily Inner London neighbourhoods are more densely populated than the Supergroup average. Residents have a younger over-all age profile than the Supergroup as a whole, and are less likely to be owner occupiers. Full time employment is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup and multiple car ownership is uncommon. Chinese and non-EU-born European migrants are less in evidence than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

These neighbourhoods house people of all ages, predominantly of White British or European extraction. Resident turnover is low. Religious affiliation is less common than average and tends to be Christian if expressed. Homeownership, typically of terraced houses, is common but use of the social rented sector is not. Employment is typically in professional, managerial and associate professional or technical occupations. There are few full-time students. Level 4 qualifications are common. More households lack dependent children than have them which, considered alongside low levels of crowding and over-all age structure, indicates that many households may be post child-rearing and in late middle age. Incidence of disability is low, as is residence in communal establishments.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Manzie is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Manzie falls in decile 1 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Manzie 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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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

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

Meaning and origin of Manzie

The surname Manzie is believed to have its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. The name is thought to derive from the Italian word "manzo," which means "ox" or "bullock." This suggests that the Manzie family may have had occupations related to cattle farming or butchery in their early history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Siena in 1214, which mentions a person named Manzo di Pietro. This is likely an early variation of the surname Manzie, and it suggests that the family may have originated in or around the Siena region of Tuscany.

In the 14th century, there are records of a nobleman named Giovanni Manzie who lived in the town of Montepulciano, also located in Tuscany. He was a prominent figure in the local community and owned several vineyards in the area.

The name Manzie also appears in historical records from the city of Naples in the 16th century. A merchant named Antonio Manzie is mentioned in a trade document from 1522, indicating that the family had spread to other parts of Italy by that time.

One of the most notable figures with the surname Manzie was Giacomo Manzie, a renowned artist who lived in Florence during the 17th century. He was known for his intricate frescoes and paintings that adorned several churches and palaces in the city.

Another significant figure was Emilia Manzie, a scholar and writer who lived in the 18th century. She was renowned for her work on Italian literature and published several books on the subject, which were widely acclaimed in her time.

In the 19th century, a man named Pietro Manzie achieved recognition as a skilled architect. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in the city of Rome, including the Church of Santa Maria della Vittoria.

Over the centuries, the surname Manzie has also been associated with various place names, such as the town of Manziana, located near Rome. This suggests that branches of the family may have settled in different regions of Italy, contributing to the spread and variations of the name.

While the surname Manzie is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by many notable individuals throughout the centuries, reflecting the diverse occupations and achievements of those who bore this name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Manzie families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Manzie 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. Angus leads with 27 Manzies recorded in 1881 and an index of 45.29x.

County Total Index
Angus 27 45.29x
Fife 26 68.24x
Midlothian 7 8.12x
Aberdeenshire 5 8.39x
Lanarkshire 1 0.48x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dundee in Angus leads with 24 Manzies recorded in 1881 and an index of 107.82x.

Place Total Index
Dundee 24 107.82x
Leuchars 10 2083.33x
St Andrews 8 462.43x
Aberdeen St Nicholas 5 44.84x
Edinburgh Greenside 4 350.88x
Ferry Port On Craig 4 634.92x
Edinburgh St Cuthberts 3 8.65x
Wemyss 3 186.34x
Liff Benvie 2 22.10x
Dairsie 1 666.67x
Glasgow 1 2.71x
Logie Pert 1 454.55x

FAQ

Manzie surname: questions and answers

How common was the Manzie surname in 1881?

In 1881, 66 people were recorded with the Manzie surname. That placed it at #24,256 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Manzie surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 172 in 2016. That gives Manzie a modern rank of #21,648.

What does the Manzie surname mean?

A surname likely derived from the Italian "manzi" or "manza", referring to a cattle farmer or herdsman.

What does the Manzie map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Manzie 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.