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

Manalansan, 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 Manalansan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manalansan in America

Manalansan is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manalansan surname appeared 284 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 Manalansan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manalansan 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 Manalansan

The surname MANALANSAN is believed to have originated from the Philippines. It is a Hispanicized version of a Tagalog name, with the prefix "Mana" meaning "to inherit" or "inheritance," and the suffix "-lansan" potentially derived from the word "lansangan," meaning "road" or "path." This suggests that the name could have originally referred to someone who inherited land or property along a road or path.

The earliest known records of the MANALANSAN surname can be traced back to the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the early 20th century. During this time, many Filipinos were required to adopt Spanish-sounding surnames, leading to the adaptation of their indigenous names into Hispanicized forms like MANALANSAN.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with this surname was Juan MANALANSAN, a farmer and landowner who lived in the province of Bulacan in the late 18th century. Historical records indicate that he owned several parcels of land along a major road in the town of Malolos, which may have contributed to the origin of the family name.

In the 19th century, the MANALANSAN surname appeared in various records and documents related to the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. Notable individuals from this period include Gregorio MANALANSAN, a revolutionary leader who fought alongside the famed General Emilio Aguinaldo, and Maria MANALANSAN, a renowned poet and activist whose works inspired the independence movement.

Another prominent figure with the MANALANSAN surname was Teodoro MANALANSAN, a renowned artist and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century. He is best known for his intricate wood carvings and sculptures depicting scenes from Philippine folklore and history, many of which are now displayed in various museums and galleries across the country.

In the field of literature, one of the most celebrated authors with the MANALANSAN surname was Luisa MANALANSAN, a prolific writer and novelist who published several acclaimed works in the mid-20th century. Her novels and short stories explored themes of identity, family, and the complexities of Filipino culture, earning her widespread recognition and numerous literary awards.

While the MANALANSAN surname has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. Today, individuals bearing this name can be found in various countries, carrying on the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this distinctive Filipino surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manalansan

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

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

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