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

Manalang, 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 Manalang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manalang in America

Manalang is the 29793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manalang surname appeared 789 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 Manalang.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manalang 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 Manalang

The surname MANALANG originates from the Philippines and is believed to have emerged during the Spanish colonial period in the 16th to 18th centuries. It is a Hispanized version of a native Filipino name, possibly derived from the Tagalog words "mana" meaning inheritance or legacy, and "lang" which can mean region or area.

Historical records suggest that the name MANALANG first appeared in the town of Taal, Batangas, a province in the southern part of Luzon island. It is speculated that the name may have originated from a prominent family or clan in this region during the Spanish era.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the MANALANG surname can be found in the "Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos" (Alphabetical Catalog of Surnames), a compilation of Filipino surnames from the late 18th century. This record was created by Spanish colonial authorities as part of their efforts to systematize the naming conventions of the indigenous population.

Notable individuals with the MANALANG surname include Francisco Manalang (1847-1912), a prominent lawyer and statesman who played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He was also involved in the drafting of the Malolos Constitution, the first republican constitution of the Philippines.

Another notable figure is Josefa Manalang (1872-1940), a Filipino educator and women's rights advocate. She founded the first school for girls in her hometown and was instrumental in promoting women's education and empowerment during the early 20th century.

In the field of literature, Edilberto K. Manalang (1920-1990) was a renowned Filipino poet and writer. His works explored themes of social justice, nationalism, and the struggles of the working class. He was also a respected academic and served as a professor at the University of the Philippines.

The MANALANG name can also be found in historical records from the town of Lipa, Batangas. One notable figure from this area is Catalino Manalang (1876-1943), a farmer and community leader who played a significant role in the agrarian struggles of the early 20th century.

Lastly, Lourdes Manalang-Gloria (1907-1999) was a respected journalist and writer who documented the lives and experiences of Filipino women during the turbulent years of World War II and the post-war period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manalang

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

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

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