MANGER
Manger
Manger is an English surname of topographical origin. The name is derived from the Anglo-French word "mangere," meaning a food cupboard or an official in charge of the pantry or food store. The surname Manger likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a keeper of provisions or as a steward in a household.
Distribution and Frequency
According to data from the General Register Office, the surname Manger is most commonly found in the United Kingdom and is particularly prevalent in regions such as Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. It is a relatively uncommon surname, with a frequency that has declined over the centuries.
Notable Individuals
- John Manger (1837-1922): A British composer and organist known for his choral and organ compositions.
- Alice Manger (b. 1975): A British artist renowned for her abstract paintings and installations.
- Henry Manger (1801-1878): A prominent Victorian-era architect who designed several churches and public buildings in England.
Variants
Variants of the surname Manger include "Mange," "Mangere," and "Mangers."
Heraldic Bearings
As a surname of medieval origin, the Manger family may have heraldic arms associated with their lineage. Common symbols often found in the coats of arms of Manger families include depictions of pantries, sheaves of wheat, or other emblems related to food storage and provisioning.
References
- P. Hanks, R. Coates, P. McClure, The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland (Oxford, 2016).
- J.G. Reaney, R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames (Oxford, 1995).
The surname Manger embodies a connection to historical roles within households, reflecting the significance of the stewardship of provisions in past societies.
There are approximately 426 people named Manger in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Manger.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Christopher
- David
- Gareth
- James
- John
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Anita
- Anne
- Claire
- Emma
- Gladys
- Glynis
- Hayley
- Jennifer
- Karen
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Rajinder
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Tia
Similar and related surnames
- Magner
- Mahanger
- Maingard
- Mainger
- Manager
- Mancer
- Maner
- Mang
- Manga
- Mangar
- Mangara
- Mangard
- Mangaroo
- Mangaru
- Mange
- Mangel
- Mangera
- Mangere
- Mangers
- Manges
- Mangher
- Mangieri
- Mangle
- Mangler
- Mangor
- Mangoro
- Mangra
- Mangral
- Mangram
- Mangru
- Manker
- Manser
- Manzer
- Menager
- Mengar
- Menger
- Mengers
- Minger
- Monger
- Mounger
- Munger
- Myanger
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.