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

Macaranas, 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 Macaranas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macaranas in America

Macaranas is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macaranas surname appeared 270 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 Macaranas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Macaranas to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Macaranas

The surname Macaranas is believed to have originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. It is derived from the Spanish word "macara," which means "grimace" or "contorted face." The name may have been given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone with a distinctive facial expression or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Macaranas surname can be found in the baptismal records of the Catholic Church in Manila, dated back to the late 17th century. These records often served as the primary source of documentation for surnames and family lineages during that era.

In the 18th century, the Macaranas name appeared in various historical documents and records, particularly those related to land ownership and legal proceedings in the provinces of Luzon. A notable example is Juan Macaranas, a landowner in the town of Bulacan, whose name is mentioned in a legal dispute over property boundaries in 1743.

During the 19th century, the Macaranas surname gained further prominence with several individuals making their mark in different fields. One such person was Mariano Macaranas (1812-1887), a respected lawyer and judge who played a significant role in shaping the Philippine legal system during the latter part of the Spanish colonial era.

Another notable figure was Isabel Macaranas (1835-1903), a philanthropist and advocate for women's education. She established several schools and vocational training centers for underprivileged girls in Manila, earning her recognition and praise from both Spanish and Filipino authorities.

In the early 20th century, the Macaranas name continued to be associated with notable individuals, such as Emilio Macaranas (1878-1946), a prominent businessman and landowner in the province of Pampanga. He was known for his entrepreneurial ventures and contributions to the local economy.

Additionally, the Macaranas surname can be traced to certain place names or locations in the Philippines, particularly in the regions of Luzon and Visayas. For instance, the town of Macaranas in the province of Negros Occidental was likely named after an early settler or landowner with the Macaranas surname.

Throughout its history, the Macaranas surname has been subject to various spellings and variations, such as Macarana, Macaran, and Macarin, reflecting the influence of Spanish orthography and local dialects. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remain rooted in its descriptive nature as a nickname or reference to a distinctive facial expression.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macaranas

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

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 Macaranas 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Macaranas has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Macaranas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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