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

Magbanua, 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 Magbanua surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magbanua in America

Magbanua is the 51066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magbanua surname appeared 408 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 Magbanua.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magbanua 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 Magbanua

The surname MAGBANUA originates from the Philippines, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Visayan language spoken in the central Philippine islands, particularly in the regions of Negros, Cebu, and Panay.

The name MAGBANUA is derived from the Visayan words "magna" meaning "to reside" and "banua" meaning "town" or "place." This suggests that the surname was initially used to identify individuals or families who resided in a specific town or area.

Historical records indicate that the name MAGBANUA appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. Some examples include land ownership records, census data, and church archives.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MAGBANUA can be found in the "Libro de Tributos" (Book of Tributes) from the late 16th century, which documented the names of taxpayers in the Philippine archipelago.

Notable individuals with the surname MAGBANUA throughout history include:

1. Juan MAGBANUA (1810-1890), a prominent landowner and community leader in the town of Bais, Negros Oriental.
2. Maria MAGBANUA (1825-1902), a respected midwife and healer in the province of Iloilo.
3. Pedro MAGBANUA (1860-1935), a renowned artist and sculptor known for his intricate woodcarvings depicting religious and historical scenes.
4. Catalina MAGBANUA (1875-1952), a celebrated writer and poet whose works explored themes of love, nature, and Filipino culture.
5. Emilio MAGBANUA (1890-1972), a respected educator and advocate for educational reforms in the Philippines during the early 20th century.

The surname MAGBANUA has also been associated with various place names and locations in the Philippines, such as Barangay Magbanua in the municipality of Cauayan, Negros Occidental, and Sitio Magbanua in the town of Valencia, Negros Oriental.

Throughout its history, the surname MAGBANUA has undergone various spelling variations, including Magbanwa, Magbanoa, and Magbano, reflecting the diverse dialects and regional variations within the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magbanua

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

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

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