About Manteca
The surname Manteca is of Spanish origin and is derived from the word "manteca," which means "lard" or "fat" in Spanish. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or sold lard or fat, or it could have been a descriptive name for someone who had a plump or fatty appearance. The surname Manteca is relatively uncommon and is primarily found in Spain and Latin American countries.
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The surname Manteca is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Manteca based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Manteca is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Manteca in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Manteca using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.