2010
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Manumaleuna
A surname derived from the Samoan term meaning "from the far away lands".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Manumaleuna. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manumaleuna surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Manumaleuna in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manumaleuna, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (21.7%) and White (7.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manumaleuna
Among Census respondents with the surname Manumaleuna, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (21.7%) and White (7.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Manumaleuna bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Manumaleuna surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander69.6% · 80
- Two or more races21.7% · 25
- White7.0% · 8
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Manumaleuna
Manumaleuna appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+9 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 8,012 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.5%) | Up 8,012 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Manumaleuna surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #153,769 | #145,757 | 5.2% |
| Count | 106 | 115 | 8.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Manumaleuna bearers went from 106 to 115 (+8.5% change). The surname moved up 8,012 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #145,757.
FAQ
Manumaleuna surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Manumaleuna?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Manumaleuna. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Manumaleuna?
Manumaleuna ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Manumaleuna. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Manumaleuna.
Has Manumaleuna become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Manumaleuna went from 106 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 9 (+8.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Manumaleuna?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manumaleuna, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 69.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (21.7%) and White (7.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Manumaleuna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 69.6% (80 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Manumaleuna appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (69.6%), Two or More Races (21.7%), White (7.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Manumaleuna (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Manumaleuna mean?
A surname derived from the Samoan term meaning "from the far away lands". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Manumaleuna (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Manumaleuna?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.