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

Manrríquez, 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 Manrríquez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manrríquez in America

Manrríquez is the 47878th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manrríquez surname appeared 442 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 Manrríquez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manrríquez 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 Manrríquez

The surname Manrriquez has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 13th century. It is a variant spelling of the Spanish surname Enriquez, which is derived from the Germanic name Heimric or Henric, meaning "ruler of the home" or "lord of the house." The double 'r' in Manrriquez is a common feature of Spanish surnames, reflecting the pronunciation and regional variations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Manrriquez can be found in the medieval Castilian manuscript "Libro de la Montería" (Book of Hunting), commissioned by King Alfonso XI of Castile in the 14th century. This manuscript mentions a nobleman named Pedro Manrriquez, who was a member of the king's hunting party.

In the 15th century, the Manrriquez family gained prominence in Spain, with several notable figures bearing this surname. Juan Manrriquez de Lara (1445-1499) was a Spanish military leader and diplomat who served as the Governor of Catalonia during the reign of King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile.

Another prominent individual was Alonso Manrriquez de Lara (1476-1539), a Spanish nobleman and military commander who played a significant role in the conquest of the Americas. He served as the Governor of the Spanish colony of Nueva Galicia (present-day western Mexico) and was known for his explorations and campaigns against indigenous resistance.

In the 16th century, the Manrriquez surname spread beyond Spain to its colonies in the Americas. One notable figure was Pedro Manrriquez de Guevara (1510-1589), a Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Peru alongside Francisco Pizarro. He later served as the Governor of the Río de la Plata region (present-day Argentina and Uruguay).

Another prominent individual was Alonso Manrriquez de Lara (1590-1653), a Spanish nobleman and military leader who served as the Viceroy of New Spain (present-day Mexico) from 1635 to 1642. He was known for his efforts in strengthening the defenses of the colony against pirate attacks and promoting the development of the mining industry.

In the 17th century, the Manrriquez surname continued to be associated with nobility and military service in Spain and its colonies. One notable figure was Juan Manrriquez de Lara (1620-1688), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of the Philippines from 1663 to 1668.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manrríquez

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

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

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