2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Manguiat
A surname derived from the Tagalog word "manggugubat" meaning someone from the forest or jungle.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Manguiat. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manguiat surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Manguiat in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manguiat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and White (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Manguiat
The surname Manguiat is of Filipino origin, tracing its roots back to the early 17th century in the Philippines. It is believed to have originated from the Visayan language, with the word "mangui" meaning "to go" or "to travel." This suggests that the name may have been initially applied to individuals or families who were known for their nomadic way of life or frequent travels.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Manguiat surname appears in a Spanish census document from 1638, listing a family with this name residing in the town of Cebu. This document provides valuable insight into the historical presence of the Manguiat surname in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era.
In the late 18th century, a notable figure named Pedro Manguiat made a significant contribution to the development of Filipino literature. He was a poet and playwright born in 1754 in the province of Pampanga, and his works played a crucial role in preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines.
Another prominent individual with the Manguiat surname was Marcelo Manguiat, a renowned Filipino painter born in 1872. His artworks, which often depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes, are highly regarded and can be found in various art collections throughout the country.
During the 19th century, the Manguiat surname also gained recognition in the field of education. Maria Manguiat, born in 1842, was a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the Philippines, promoting equal access to education for women.
In the realm of politics, Juan Manguiat, born in 1892, played a significant role in the Philippine independence movement. As a prominent figure in the Nationalist Party, he advocated for the country's sovereignty and worked tirelessly to achieve independence from the United States.
Throughout history, the Manguiat surname has been present in various regions of the Philippines, including Cebu, Pampanga, and Manila, among others. While the exact origin and meaning of the name may have evolved over time, it remains deeply rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of the Philippine archipelago.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manguiat
Among Census respondents with the surname Manguiat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and White (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Manguiat bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Manguiat surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander87.4% · 104
- Two or more races6.7% · 8
- White2.5% · 3
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Manguiat
Manguiat appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
+13 bearers (+12.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,981 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.3%) | Up 10,981 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Manguiat surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #142,788 | 7.1% |
| Count | 106 | 119 | 12.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Manguiat bearers went from 106 to 119 (+12.3% change). The surname moved up 10,981 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #142,788.
FAQ
Manguiat surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Manguiat?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Manguiat. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Manguiat?
Manguiat ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Manguiat. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Manguiat.
Has Manguiat become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Manguiat went from 106 recorded bearers to 119. That is an increase of 13 (+12.3%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Manguiat?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manguiat, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.7%) and White (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Manguiat in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.4% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Manguiat appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (87.4%), Two or More Races (6.7%), White (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Manguiat (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Manguiat mean?
A surname derived from the Tagalog word "manggugubat" meaning someone from the forest or jungle. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Manguiat (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Manguiat?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.