| ![Show Contents]() Manke History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
- Origins Available:
 Germany The origin of the name is the southern German form "Meinhardt," which is a compound of "strength" (Mein) and "bravery" (Hardt). Early Origins of the Manke familyThe surname Manke was first found in Pomerania, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. Chronicles first mention Meyne Meynen of Barth in Pomerania in 1415, and Heinrich Meyneking of Hanover in 1311. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. Early History of the Manke familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Manke research. Another 140 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1250, 1350, 1704, 1727, 1775, 1797 and 1851 are included under the topic Early Manke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Manke Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Meinecke, Meincke, Meinke, Meineken, Meineking, Meinhard, Meinhold, Meininger, Meinart, Meinert, Meinhardt, Mein, Meine, Meinen, Meins, Meiner, Main, Mains, Mainer and many more. Early Notables of the Manke familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Manke Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Manke RankingIn the United States, the name Manke is the 10,052nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Manke migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Manke Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Friderike Wilh Manke, aged 27, who arrived in America in 1846 2
| Historic Events for the Manke family | + |
Bismarck - Horst Manke (1922-1941), German Angestellter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 3
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
- Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details
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Manke migration to the United States 
