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

Manzanilla, 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 Manzanilla surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manzanilla in America

Manzanilla is the 51723rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manzanilla surname appeared 402 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 Manzanilla.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manzanilla 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 Manzanilla

The surname Manzanilla has its origins in Spain and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Spanish word "manzanilla," which means "chamomile" or "little apple." The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, referring to someone who lived near or cultivated chamomile or apple trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Manzanilla surname can be found in the Becerro de Behetrías, a 14th-century document that recorded the names of landowners and their properties in the region of Castile. The name appears in various spellings, such as Mançanilla and Manzanilla, indicating its evolution over time.

In the 16th century, the Manzanilla surname is mentioned in the historical records of the Spanish Inquisition, suggesting that individuals with this name may have been investigated or persecuted during that period. However, specific details about these individuals are scarce.

The Manzanilla surname has also been associated with certain place names in Spain. For example, the town of Manzanilla in Andalusia is believed to have derived its name from the presence of chamomile or apple orchards in the area. It is possible that some individuals with the Manzanilla surname may have originated from or had connections to this town.

One notable individual with the Manzanilla surname was Juan de Manzanilla (c. 1530-1600), a Spanish painter and sculptor active in the late Renaissance period. He is known for his religious works and contributions to the artistic traditions of Seville.

Another individual of note was Pedro de Manzanilla (1620-1678), a Spanish military officer and explorer who participated in expeditions to the Americas. He was involved in the colonization efforts of the Spanish Empire and played a role in the establishment of settlements in present-day Mexico.

In the 18th century, Francisco Manzanilla (1740-1812) was a prominent Spanish playwright and poet. His works explored themes of love, honor, and social critique, and he was widely celebrated during his lifetime.

Moving into the 19th century, María Manzanilla (1825-1892) was a Spanish educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools and fought for equal educational opportunities for girls and women in Spain.

Finally, in the early 20th century, José Manzanilla (1898-1972) was a renowned Spanish artist and sculptor. His works, often featuring abstract and modernist styles, were exhibited in galleries across Europe and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manzanilla

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

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

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