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

Manlapaz, 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 Manlapaz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manlapaz in America

Manlapaz is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manlapaz surname appeared 332 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 Manlapaz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manlapaz 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 Manlapaz

The surname Manlapaz has its origins in the Philippines, tracing its roots back to the late 16th century during the Spanish colonial period. It is believed to have derived from a combination of the Tagalog words "manla," meaning "from Manila," and "paz," meaning "peace." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals or families who hailed from the region around Manila, the capital city of the Philippines.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manlapaz can be found in the 17th-century baptismal records of the Archdiocese of Manila. These records mention a Juan Manlapaz, born in 1632, who was among the first individuals to bear this surname. During this time, the Spanish authorities implemented a system of assigning surnames to the native population, often based on their place of origin or other distinctive characteristics.

As the name spread across the Philippines, it took on various spellings and adaptations, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the archipelago. In some regions, it was written as "Manlapas" or "Manlapaz," while in others, it was rendered as "Manlapad" or "Manlapas." These variations highlight the fluidity of surnames in the Philippines during the colonial era.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Manlapaz. One such figure was Miguel Manlapaz (1842-1921), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Philippine Commission during the early years of American colonial rule. Another notable bearer of the name was Gregorio Manlapaz (1876-1957), a renowned educator and linguist who played a significant role in preserving and promoting the Tagalog language.

In the realm of literature, the name Manlapaz is associated with Lina Espina-Manlapaz (1905-1995), a celebrated Filipina novelist and short story writer. Her works, including the novel "Ganto'ng Pamumuhay" (Such is Life), explored themes of social injustice and the struggles of the working class in the Philippines.

Another prominent individual with this surname was General Alfredo M. Manlapaz (1903-1975), a highly decorated military officer who served in World War II and played a crucial role in the resistance against the Japanese occupation of the Philippines.

While the surname Manlapaz has its roots in the Philippines, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, the rich history and cultural significance of this name remain deeply intertwined with the Filipino experience and the archipelago's diverse linguistic and historical heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manlapaz

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

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

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