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

Manzanillo, 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 Manzanillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manzanillo in America

Manzanillo is the 95115th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manzanillo surname appeared 192 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 Manzanillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manzanillo 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 Manzanillo

The surname Manzanillo originates from Spain and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "manzanillo," which means "little apple" or "small apple tree." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone living near an apple orchard or a small apple tree.

Manzanillo is a place name that can be found in various regions of Spain, such as Andalusia and Catalonia. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by individuals who hailed from these areas or had some connection to them.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Manzanillo can be found in the archives of the Spanish Inquisition, where a certain Diego Manzanillo was mentioned in a document dated 1587. This suggests that the name was already well-established in Spain during that time period.

In the 17th century, there are records of a Pedro Manzanillo, who was a renowned Spanish navigator and explorer. He was born in Seville in 1605 and participated in several expeditions to the Americas, where he made significant contributions to the exploration and mapping of the Pacific coast of Mexico.

Another noteworthy figure with the surname Manzanillo was María Manzanillo, a Spanish poet and writer who lived in the late 18th century. She was born in Granada in 1758 and is renowned for her poetic works that celebrated the beauty of nature and the Andalusian landscape.

In the 19th century, the name Manzanillo surfaced in Mexico, where it became associated with a town on the Pacific coast of the state of Colima. The town's name is believed to have been derived from the Spanish surname, possibly due to the presence of early Spanish settlers in the region.

Another prominent individual with the surname Manzanillo was Juan Manzanillo, a Spanish soldier and military officer who fought in the Carlist Wars during the 1830s. He was born in Andalusia in 1805 and gained recognition for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Lastly, in the late 19th century, there was a renowned Spanish painter named Javier Manzanillo, who was born in Barcelona in 1865. He was known for his vibrant and colorful depictions of Spanish landscapes and scenes from everyday life.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manzanillo

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

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

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