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

Manglona, 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 Manglona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manglona in America

Manglona is the 54637th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manglona surname appeared 377 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 Manglona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manglona 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 Manglona

The surname Manglona has its origins in the Chamorro language spoken by the indigenous people of the Mariana Islands, located in the western Pacific Ocean. The name is believed to have emerged during the 17th century when the islands were colonized by Spain.

Manglona is thought to be derived from the Chamorro word "manglå," which means "to desire" or "to crave." It is possible that the name was initially given to someone with a strong or insatiable appetite. Alternatively, it could have been used as a descriptive term for someone who was passionate or driven.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Manglona surname can be found in the Spanish colonial records from the late 17th century, where it appears in various spellings, including "Manglona" and "Mangluna." These records often documented births, marriages, and other significant events within the Chamorro community.

In the 19th century, Manglona was a relatively common surname among the Chamorro people living on the islands of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Some notable individuals bearing this name include Juan Manglona (1845-1920), a prominent landowner and community leader on the island of Guam.

Another notable figure was Maria Manglona (1870-1948), a respected midwife and traditional healer who played a vital role in preserving Chamorro cultural practices and knowledge related to childbirth and herbal medicine.

During the early 20th century, the Manglona surname began to spread beyond the Mariana Islands as members of the Chamorro diaspora settled in other parts of the world. One such individual was Antonio Manglona (1905-1982), who served in the United States Navy and later became an influential figure in the Chamorro community in California.

In recent times, the Manglona surname has maintained its presence among the Chamorro people, both on the Mariana Islands and in other parts of the world. Some notable bearers of the name include Joaquin Manglona (1933-2021), a respected educator and advocate for Chamorro language and culture, and Debra Manglona (born 1962), a successful businesswoman and community leader in Guam.

While the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved over time, its roots in the Chamorro language and culture remain a source of pride for those who bear the Manglona surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manglona

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

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

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