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

Manubay, 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 Manubay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manubay in America

Manubay is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manubay surname appeared 103 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 Manubay.

The history of the last name Manubay

The surname Manubay has its origins in the Philippines. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog language, which is spoken in the central and northern regions of the country. The name likely originated in the late 16th or early 17th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Philippines.

One theory suggests that Manubay is a combination of the Tagalog words "manu" and "bay." "Manu" means "to follow" or "to obey," while "bay" can refer to a small town or village. This interpretation implies that the name may have been given to someone who lived in a particular village or was a follower or subject of a local leader.

Another possibility is that Manubay is a variation of the word "manubay," which means "to accompany" or "to escort" in Tagalog. This could indicate that the name was originally associated with a person who worked as a guide or escort, perhaps for travelers or traders in the region.

Historical records from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines are scarce, making it difficult to pinpoint the earliest documented instances of the Manubay surname. However, some notable individuals with this name include:

1. Juan Manubay (c. 1730 - 1810), a Filipino farmer and landowner from the province of Bulacan. He was known for his contributions to agricultural development in the region.

2. Maria Manubay (1820 - 1892), a prominent educator and advocate for women's rights in the Philippines during the late 19th century.

3. Pedro Manubay (1865 - 1924), a Filipino writer and journalist who played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule. His works focused on promoting Philippine independence and nationalism.

4. Catalina Manubay (1880 - 1958), a renowned Filipino artist known for her intricate woodcarvings and sculptures depicting traditional Filipino life and culture.

5. Emilio Manubay (1905 - 1983), a Filipino politician and diplomat who served as ambassador to several countries, including the United States and Japan, during the mid-20th century.

While the Manubay surname may have originated from humble beginnings in the Philippines, it has been carried by individuals who have made notable contributions to various fields throughout the country's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manubay

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

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

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