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

Manaloto, 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 Manaloto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manaloto in America

Manaloto is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manaloto surname appeared 321 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 Manaloto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manaloto 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 Manaloto

The surname Manaloto has its origins in the Philippines, emerging in the late 16th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is derived from the Tagalog words "manalo" meaning "to win" or "to be victorious," and "loto" referring to a type of traditional Filipino lottery game or gambling activity. The name likely originated as a descriptor or nickname for someone who frequently won or had success in these types of games or activities.

One of the earliest known references to the name Manaloto appears in the 1591 records of the Catholic Church in the town of Tondo, which was then a part of the Spanish colonial capital of Manila. These records mention a certain Juan Manaloto who was born in that year and was among the first generation of Filipinos to bear the surname after the Spanish introduced the naming system.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Manaloto name can be found scattered across various historical documents and records from various parts of the Philippine archipelago, particularly in the areas around Manila and the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. This suggests that the name had spread and become more widespread during this period.

One notable early bearer of the Manaloto surname was Pedro Manaloto (1725-1799), a wealthy landowner and businessman from the town of Malolos in Bulacan province. He was known for his successful enterprises in agriculture and trade, which likely contributed to the association of the name with prosperity and success.

Another important figure was Francisca Manaloto (1788-1860), a prominent educator and philanthropist from Manila. She established one of the first schools for girls in the city and was recognized for her efforts to promote education and women's empowerment.

In the 19th century, the Manaloto name gained further prominence with the rise of the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. One notable figure was Gregorio Manaloto (1846-1921), a military leader and revolutionary who fought alongside the iconic Filipino leader Emilio Aguinaldo.

During the American colonial period in the early 20th century, the Manaloto surname continued to be associated with various notable individuals. One example was Jose Manaloto (1875-1952), a renowned writer and journalist who was instrumental in the development of Philippine literature and the promotion of the Tagalog language.

Throughout its history, the Manaloto surname has been carried by numerous other individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields, including politics, business, academia, and the arts, further solidifying its legacy and association with success and achievement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manaloto

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

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

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