Find out how popular the last name Macalinao is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Macalinao.

Macalinao, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Macalinao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macalinao in America

Macalinao is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macalinao surname appeared 120 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Macalinao.

The history of the last name Macalinao

The surname MACALINAO is of Filipino origin, originating in the Ilocos region of the northern Philippines. It is believed to have emerged in the late 16th or early 17th century during the Spanish colonial era.

MACALINAO is likely derived from the Ilocano words "macal" meaning "to hunt" and "inao" meaning "deer." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to an occupation or a person skilled in hunting deer or other game.

Records from the Spanish colonial period, particularly those related to land ownership and taxation, may contain some of the earliest documented instances of the MACALINAO surname. However, due to the relatively limited documentation from that era, specific historical references are scarce.

One of the earliest known individuals with the MACALINAO surname was Juan MACALINAO, born around 1720 in the town of Batac, Ilocos Norte. He was a landowner and farmer, and his descendants continued to live in the Ilocos region.

Another notable figure was Maria MACALINAO (1785-1862), a prominent businesswoman and landowner in the town of Laoag, Ilocos Norte. She was known for her entrepreneurial spirit and her contributions to the local economy.

In the 19th century, Pedro MACALINAO (1832-1901) was a respected teacher and educator in the town of San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte. He was instrumental in establishing one of the first public schools in the area and was dedicated to promoting education among the local population.

Francisco MACALINAO (1860-1936) was a renowned artist and sculptor from the town of Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in the Ilocos region, are considered important examples of Filipino folk art.

Lastly, Catalina MACALINAO (1892-1978) was a prominent leader in the women's rights movement in the early 20th century. Born in Laoag, Ilocos Norte, she advocated for women's suffrage and played a significant role in the fight for gender equality in the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macalinao

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Macalinao.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Macalinao was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Macalinao was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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