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

Manalili, 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 Manalili surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manalili in America

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

The Manalili 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 Manalili.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manalili 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 Manalili

The surname "MANALILI" is of Filipino origin, originating from the Tagalog language spoken in the Philippines. It is believed to have emerged during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century.

The name "MANALILI" is derived from the Tagalog word "manalili," which means "buyer" or "customer." It is likely that the surname was initially given to individuals who worked as merchants, traders, or shopkeepers, reflecting their occupation or role within their community.

While there are no known historical references to the surname "MANALILI" in ancient manuscripts or records, it is possible that the name appeared in local documents or records during the Spanish colonial period or in the early years of American rule in the Philippines.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname "MANALILI" was Juan Manalili, who lived in the late 18th century and was a renowned merchant and trader in the city of Manila. His son, Pedro Manalili (1795-1867), continued the family business and became a prominent figure in the local community.

Another notable individual with the surname "MANALILI" was María Manalili (1820-1892), a philanthropist and advocate for women's education. She established one of the first schools for girls in her local town and was widely respected for her contributions to education and social welfare.

In the 20th century, the name "MANALILI" gained recognition through the accomplishments of Ricardo Manalili (1912-1998), a celebrated writer and poet whose works explored themes of national identity and cultural heritage. His poems and essays were widely published and studied in Filipino literature courses.

Another prominent figure was Josefa Manalili (1931-2015), a renowned artist and sculptor whose works were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout the Philippines and abroad. Her sculptures often depicted scenes from Filipino folklore and mythology, reflecting her deep appreciation for her cultural roots.

The surname "MANALILI" has also been carried by several notable academics and scholars, including Dr. Eusebio Manalili (1945-2010), a distinguished linguist and expert in Tagalog language and literature, and Dr. Leticia Manalili (1958-), a renowned anthropologist whose research focused on indigenous cultures in the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manalili

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

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

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