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

Manalo, 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 Manalo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manalo in America

Manalo is the 9139th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manalo surname appeared 3,571 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Manalo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manalo 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 Manalo

The surname Manalo originates from the Philippines, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog word "manalo," which means "to win" or "to triumph." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who achieved notable victories or successes in their respective fields or communities.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, it was common practice for Spanish officials and missionaries to assign surnames to the native population, often based on personal characteristics, occupations, or geographic locations. The surname Manalo may have been one such name assigned to individuals who demonstrated exceptional skills or triumphs.

Historical records indicate that the Manalo surname appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the 17th and 18th centuries. One notable example is the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a document compiled by Spanish authorities in the late 18th century to record surnames assigned to the Filipino population.

The earliest recorded instances of the Manalo surname can be traced back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries. One of the earliest known individuals bearing this name was Juan Manalo, a prominent landowner and community leader who lived in the province of Bulacan during the 17th century.

Another notable figure was Mariano Manalo, a revolutionary leader who fought against the Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1867 and played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution, leading local forces in the province of Cavite.

In the realm of arts and culture, the Manalo surname is associated with the acclaimed Filipino writer and playwright Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Manalo, who lived from 1928 to 2017. His works, including plays and short stories, explored various aspects of Philippine society and culture.

The Manalo name is also connected to the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ), a religious movement founded in the Philippines in the early 20th century. Felix Ysagun Manalo, born in 1886, was the founder and first Executive Minister of this Christian religious organization, which has since gained a significant following both in the Philippines and internationally.

Throughout its history, the Manalo surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, arts, religion, and community development in the Philippines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manalo

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

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

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