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

Manuelito, 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 Manuelito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manuelito in America

Manuelito is the 39717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manuelito surname appeared 553 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 Manuelito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manuelito 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 Manuelito

The surname Manuelito has its origins in Spain and Portugal, deriving from the given name Manuel. This name itself traces back to the Hebrew name Emmanu'el, meaning "God is with us." It gained popularity in Iberia after the Reconquista, during the Christian reconquest of the region from the Moors.

Manuelito is a Spanish and Portuguese diminutive form, essentially meaning "little Manuel." This diminutive suffix "-ito" is common in both languages, often used as a term of endearment or familiarity. The earliest recorded instances of the surname Manuelito can be found in documents from the 16th and 17th centuries in Spain and Portugal, as well as their respective colonial territories.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Manuelito surname was Pedro Manuelito, a Spanish soldier and explorer who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 16th century. Records show that he was granted an encomienda (a grant of land and labor) in the state of Puebla for his service.

In the 17th century, the name appears in records from the Spanish colony of New Mexico, where José Manuelito was a prominent figure in the Santa Fe presidio (military garrison). He played a crucial role in defending the settlement against attacks by various Native American tribes.

Jumping ahead to the 19th century, Manuelito was also the name of a renowned Navajo leader and warrior. Born around 1818, he was a key figure in the Navajo Wars against the United States, leading his people in resistance against forced relocation and the destruction of their homeland. His bravery and tactical skills earned him great respect among his people.

Another notable bearer of the Manuelito surname was Miguel Manuelito, a Spanish painter active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was known for his vibrant and expressive works, capturing the landscapes and daily life of Spain.

In the realm of literature, the Manuelito name appears in the works of celebrated Mexican author Juan Rulfo. His short story collection, "El Llano en Llamas" (The Burning Plain), features a character named Manuelito, a young boy whose life is shaped by the harsh realities of rural Mexico.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manuelito

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

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

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