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

Maliwat, 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 Maliwat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maliwat in America

Maliwat is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maliwat surname appeared 109 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 Maliwat.

The history of the last name Maliwat

The surname "MALIWAT" is believed to have originated from the Philippines, specifically in the Luzon region. It is thought to have derived from the word "maliuag," which means "kind" or "gentle" in the Tagalog language. This surname likely emerged during the pre-colonial era of the Philippines, before the arrival of Spanish colonizers in the 16th century.

The earliest known records of the surname "MALIWAT" can be traced back to the late 16th century, when Spanish friars began documenting the names of native Filipinos during the process of evangelization. Some of these records can be found in the archives of various Catholic churches and dioceses in the Philippines.

One notable person bearing the surname "MALIWAT" was Juan Maliwat, a Filipino revolutionary who fought against Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1865 in the province of Bulacan and played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution of 1896-1898.

Another individual with this surname was Maria Maliwat, a renowned folk singer and musician from the province of Laguna. She was born in 1920 and was known for her contributions to the preservation and promotion of traditional Filipino music and dance.

In the early 20th century, a family by the name of Maliwat settled in the town of San Isidro, Nueva Ecija. This family was known for their involvement in local politics and community affairs. One member, Pedro Maliwat, served as the town's mayor from 1935 to 1941.

The surname "MALIWAT" has also been associated with certain place names in the Philippines. For instance, there is a barangay (village) called Maliwat in the municipality of Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. Additionally, there is a river named Maliwat River that flows through the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga.

Throughout history, variations of the spelling "MALIWAT" have been documented, such as "Maliuat," "Maliuag," and "Maliuad." These variations likely stemmed from the different ways the name was transcribed by Spanish friars and colonial officials during the colonial period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maliwat

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

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

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