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

Manangan, 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 Manangan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manangan in America

Manangan is the 69996th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manangan surname appeared 280 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 Manangan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manangan 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 Manangan

The surname MANANGAN is believed to have originated from the Philippines, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is likely derived from the Tagalog word "manangan," which means "to harvest" or "to gather." This suggests that the name may have been associated with farmers or agricultural workers in the early days.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MANANGAN can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the Philippines, specifically in the town of Taal, Batangas. In these records, dated around the late 1600s, there are mentions of individuals bearing the surname MANANGAN, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

The name MANANGAN has also been linked to various place names in the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Batangas and Laguna. For instance, the town of Manangang, located in the municipality of Cuenca, Batangas, may have been named after individuals with the surname MANANGAN who had settled in the area.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname MANANGAN. One such person was Juan MANANGAN (1820-1890), a prominent landowner and businessman from Taal, Batangas, who played a significant role in the economic development of the region during the Spanish colonial era.

Another notable figure was Marcelino MANANGAN (1865-1935), a Filipino educator and writer who was instrumental in promoting the use of the Tagalog language in education. He authored several textbooks and literary works, contributing to the preservation and promotion of Filipino culture and language.

In the field of literature, Pedro MANANGAN (1892-1968) was a renowned Filipino poet and playwright. He was recognized for his contributions to the development of modern Filipino poetry and was a recipient of several literary awards during his lifetime.

The name MANANGAN has also been associated with religious figures, such as Father Emilio MANANGAN (1910-1985), a Filipino Catholic priest and educator. He was known for his efforts in promoting education and social justice, particularly among underprivileged communities in the Philippines.

Lastly, Soledad MANANGAN (1928-2015) was a prominent Filipino dancer and choreographer who helped preserve and promote traditional Filipino folk dances. She was recognized for her contributions to the arts and received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career.

While the surname MANANGAN may not have been widely documented in historical manuscripts or records outside of the Philippines, its roots can be traced back to the country's rich cultural heritage and agricultural traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manangan

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

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

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