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

Manalac, 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 Manalac surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manalac in America

Manalac is the 49999th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manalac surname appeared 419 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 Manalac.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manalac 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 Manalac

The surname MANALAC is of Filipino origin, and it is believed to have originated in the late 16th or early 17th century. The name is derived from the Tagalog language, which is spoken in the Philippines.

One theory suggests that the name MANALAC is a combination of two Tagalog words: "mana," which means "inherit" or "legacy," and "lak," which means "path" or "way." According to this interpretation, the name could have referred to someone who inherited or followed a particular path or tradition.

Another possible origin of the name MANALAC is that it is a variation or evolution of the Tagalog word "manalakad," which means "to walk" or "to travel." In this case, the name may have been given to someone who was known for their wanderlust or propensity for travel.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname MANALAC can be found in historical documents from the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. During this time, the Spanish colonizers required Filipinos to adopt Spanish-style surnames, leading to the creation of many new family names.

One notable individual with the surname MANALAC was Pedro Manalac (1832-1898), a wealthy landowner and businessman from Bulacan Province. He played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spain, providing financial support and resources to the revolutionary forces.

Another prominent figure was Alejandra Manalac (1870-1945), a Filipino educator and women's rights advocate. She was one of the pioneers of the feminist movement in the Philippines and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women.

In the field of literature, Manuel Manalac (1901-1978) was a renowned Filipino writer and poet. He was known for his works that explored the lives and struggles of ordinary Filipinos, and his writings were widely acclaimed for their poetic language and social commentary.

Rafael Manalac (1915-1991) was a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as a senator in the Philippine Congress from 1957 to 1963. He was also a prominent figure in the fight against the Marcos dictatorship and played a crucial role in the restoration of democracy in the Philippines.

Lastly, Soledad Manalac (1923-2012) was a celebrated Filipino actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She was widely regarded as one of the most talented and versatile actresses of her generation, and her performances earned her numerous accolades and honors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manalac

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

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

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