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

Manzanarez, 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 Manzanarez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manzanarez in America

Manzanarez is the 34149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manzanarez surname appeared 665 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 Manzanarez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manzanarez 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 Manzanarez

The surname Manzanarez is of Spanish origin, and it is believed to have originated in the region of Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Spanish word "manzana," which means "apple," and the suffix "-arez," which indicates a place of origin or residence.

Manzanarez likely referred to an individual who lived near an apple orchard or a place where apple trees were abundant. In the medieval period, surnames were often derived from geographic locations, occupations, or physical characteristics, and Manzanarez falls into the category of toponymic surnames.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Manzanarez can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a manuscript dating back to the 14th century that documented feudal landholdings in Castile. This suggests that the name was already in use during that time period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan de Manzanarez (c. 1520 - c. 1590) was a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Americas. He accompanied Francisco Pizarro on his expeditions to Peru and is mentioned in various historical accounts from that era.

Another individual with the surname Manzanarez was Pedro Manzanarez (c. 1580 - c. 1650), a Spanish poet and playwright who lived during the Golden Age of Spanish literature. He was known for his contributions to the development of the comedia, a popular form of theatrical entertainment at the time.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named María Manzanarez (c. 1710 - c. 1785) was a Spanish painter known for her religious works and portraits. She was active in the city of Seville and her paintings can still be found in various churches and museums in Spain.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure named José Manzanarez (c. 1820 - c. 1890) was a Spanish politician and statesman who served as a member of the Cortes Generales, the Spanish parliament. He was involved in the political turmoil of that era and played a role in the transition from monarchy to a more democratic system of government.

As the Spanish Empire expanded across the globe, the surname Manzanarez was also carried to various parts of the world, including Latin America and the Philippines, where it can still be found today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manzanarez

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

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

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