Manarang last name popularity, history, and meaning

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

Meaning of Manarang

A surname derived from the word "manarang," which means "to shine" or "to glitter" in Filipino.

Manarang, 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 Manarang surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manarang in America

Manarang is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manarang surname appeared 150 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 Manarang.

The history of the last name Manarang

The surname MANARANG has its origins in the Philippines, with roots dating back to the pre-colonial era. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog word "manarang," which means "to hunt" or "to chase." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to individuals who were skilled hunters or trackers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MANARANG can be found in the "Codice Mexicano," a 16th-century manuscript that documented the genealogy and history of various Indigenous groups in the Philippines. The MANARANG family is mentioned as being part of a prominent clan in the region now known as Bulacan.

During the Spanish colonial period, the surname MANARANG was documented in several municipal and church records, particularly in the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga. Notable individuals from this time include Juan MANARANG, a respected leader in the town of Calumpit, Bulacan, who played a role in the resistance against Spanish rule in the late 18th century.

As the centuries progressed, the MANARANG name spread across different regions of the Philippines, with families establishing roots in various provinces and cities. One notable figure was Marcelo MANARANG, a prominent educator and writer from the late 19th century, who was born in the town of Malolos, Bulacan.

In the early 20th century, the MANARANG name gained further recognition with the achievements of Emilio MANARANG, a renowned sculptor and artist from Paombong, Bulacan. His works, which included religious sculptures and public monuments, can be found in various churches and plazas across the Philippines.

Another prominent individual with the MANARANG surname was Lourdes MANARANG, a celebrated author and playwright from the mid-20th century. Born in Pampanga, her works explored themes of Filipino culture, identity, and social issues, and she was recognized with numerous literary awards during her lifetime.

While the MANARANG name has its roots in the Philippines, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. Variations of the spelling, such as MANARANG, MANARING, or MANAGANG, may also be found in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manarang

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

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 Manarang was:

Race/Ethnicity Percentage Total Occurrences
Non-Hispanic White Only (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic Black Only 0.00% 0
Non-Hispanic Asian and Pacific Islander Only 90.67% 136
Non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaskan Native (S)% (S)
Non-Hispanic of Two or More Races 3.33% 5
Hispanic Origin (S)% (S)

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.

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

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