Mann is a surname with multiple origins, most commonly associated with English and German-speaking populations. As an English nickname, it derives from Middle English mann meaning “man,” and was often used to distinguish the bearer from a younger person having the same name. The German form stems from the same root, the Old High German man, referencing “man” or “person.” Distribution and Statistics According to the 2010 United States Census, Mann ranks 378th among the most common surnames in the country, with 83,510 bearers. The surname is most prevalent among white individuals (80.39%). Mann is also a surname found in Punjab, India, and appears as a river name in New South Wales, Australia. Variants The English surname has a variant form, Manning, which also originated as a patronymic or diminutive. Meaning: “man” (nickname) Origin: English, German Type: Surname Usage regions: English-speaking countries, Germany, Punjab