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

Manumaleuna, 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 Manumaleuna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manumaleuna in America

Manumaleuna is the 153769th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manumaleuna surname appeared 106 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 Manumaleuna.

The history of the last name Manumaleuna

The surname MANUMALEUNA is believed to have originated in the Polynesian islands, specifically Samoa. It is thought to have emerged sometime in the 16th or 17th century during the era of increased contact between Samoans and European explorers and traders.

The name MANUMALEUNA likely derives from the Samoan words "manu" meaning bird and "maleuna" meaning from above or elevated. This suggests the name may have initially been a descriptive phrase referring to a person's characteristics or place of residence, perhaps someone who lived in an elevated area or had a keen eye like a bird.

Early records mentioning individuals with the name MANUMALEUNA are scarce due to the oral tradition of Samoan culture at the time. However, some historical accounts from European explorers and missionaries in the 18th and 19th centuries make reference to Samoan chiefs and villagers with similar-sounding names.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname MANUMALEUNA was Mauga MANUMALEUNA, a prominent chief from the village of Falealili on the island of Upolu in the late 1700s. He was known for his leadership in resisting European colonization efforts and preserving Samoan traditions.

Another notable figure was Tupua MANUMALEUNA, a skilled navigator and voyager who lived in the early 19th century. He is celebrated for his expertise in traditional Polynesian wayfinding techniques and his voyages to distant islands.

In the late 19th century, Taua'ā MANUMALEUNA was a respected orator and storyteller from the village of Apia. He played a significant role in preserving and passing down Samoan oral histories and traditions to younger generations.

During the early 20th century, Laumua MANUMALEUNA gained recognition as a talented woodcarver and artisan. His intricate and detailed carvings depicting Samoan mythology and cultural motifs were highly sought after and can be found in various museums and collections around the world.

Lastly, Faimalo MANUMALEUNA was a prominent figure in the Samoan independence movement in the mid-20th century. As a passionate advocate for self-governance, he played a crucial role in Samoa's transition to becoming an independent nation in 1962.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manumaleuna

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

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

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