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

Manimtim, 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 Manimtim surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manimtim in America

Manimtim is the 136449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manimtim surname appeared 123 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 Manimtim.

The history of the last name Manimtim

The surname MANIMTIM has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Tagalog language, which is spoken predominantly in the central and southern regions of the Philippine archipelago. The name is thought to derive from the words "maningning" and "mithi," which translate to "shining" and "wish," respectively, collectively suggesting a meaning along the lines of "shining wish" or "radiant desire."

Early historical records indicate that the MANIMTIM name was present in the province of Bulacan, located on the island of Luzon, during the Spanish colonial period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a local church registry from the town of Calumpit, dated 1612, which mentions a certain Juan MANIMTIM.

In the 18th century, the name MANIMTIM can be found in various municipal documents and land records from the towns of Malolos and Hagonoy, both situated in the province of Bulacan. A notable figure bearing this surname was Pedro MANIMTIM, a landowner and community leader in Hagonoy, who lived from approximately 1730 to 1805.

As the years progressed, the MANIMTIM name spread to other parts of the Philippines, particularly in the regions of Central Luzon and Metro Manila. In the late 19th century, a prominent individual named Mariano MANIMTIM (1842-1912) was a respected educator and author from the town of Paombong, Bulacan.

Another noteworthy bearer of the MANIMTIM name was Josefa MANIMTIM (1876-1958), a pioneering woman in Philippine law enforcement. She became one of the first female police officers in the country, serving in the Manila Police Department in the early 20th century.

During the Spanish-American War and the subsequent Philippine-American War, a military officer named Emilio MANIMTIM (1865-1941) played a significant role in the Filipino resistance against American forces. He held the rank of Colonel in the revolutionary army and was later recognized for his valor and leadership.

It is worth noting that while the MANIMTIM surname has maintained its distinct spelling over time, variations in pronunciation and stress patterns exist across different regions of the Philippines, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences within the archipelago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manimtim

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

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 Manimtim 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.

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

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