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

Malabanan, 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 Malabanan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Malabanan in America

Malabanan is the 40976th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Malabanan surname appeared 532 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 Malabanan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Malabanan 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 Malabanan

The surname MALABANAN is believed to have originated from the Philippines, with roots dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Tagalog language, where "mala" means "similar" and "banan" refers to a type of banana plant, suggesting a connection to a specific region or locality known for its banana cultivation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MALABANAN name can be traced to the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines. During this period, surnames were assigned to indigenous Filipinos as part of the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames) initiated by the Spanish authorities in the late 18th century. It is possible that the MALABANAN surname was assigned to families residing in areas with a significant presence of banana plantations or associated with the banana trade.

In the 19th century, historical records such as church registries and land ownership documents mention individuals bearing the MALABANAN surname. Notable examples include Juan MALABANAN, a landowner in the province of Laguna in the 1830s, and Maria MALABANAN, recorded as a parishioner in the town of Calamba in the 1860s.

As the MALABANAN surname spread across the Philippines, it became associated with various regions and provinces. For instance, in the early 20th century, a prominent figure named Pedro MALABANAN was a respected community leader in the town of Bauan, Batangas. He played a significant role in local governance and advocated for the rights of farmers and agricultural workers.

Another noteworthy individual with the MALABANAN surname was Francisca MALABANAN, a renowned poet and writer from the province of Bulacan in the mid-20th century. Her literary works, which often celebrated Filipino culture and traditions, garnered critical acclaim and contributed to the preservation of the region's heritage.

In more recent times, the name MALABANAN has gained recognition through individuals such as Manuel MALABANAN, a respected academic and historian who authored several books on Philippine history and culture in the latter half of the 20th century. His research shed light on the rich cultural tapestry of the Philippines and its diverse ethnic groups.

While the MALABANAN surname originated in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its roots can be traced back to the Philippine archipelago, where it holds a significant presence and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Malabanan

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

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

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