Manheim

Manheim is a place name and surname with several uses, most notably in the United States. The best-known association is Manheim, Pennsylvania, a borough in Lancaster County. Settled in the 18th century by German-speaking settlers, it is part of the broader Lancaster County region and serves as a local center of government and community services through institutions such as the Manheim Central School District.

As a surname, Manheim originates from German-speaking areas and can be found in various countries. It appears in historical and contemporary records associated with people of German descent.

In German geography and naming conventions, the related city is Mannheim, a major urban center in Baden-Württemberg. The spelling Manheim occasionally appears in English-language texts as an alternative or historical form, but the standard and current form for the city is Mannheim. The two spellings reflect regional usage and transliteration but refer to distinct places in modern usage.