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

Manzueta, 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 Manzueta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manzueta in America

Manzueta is the 42237th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manzueta surname appeared 514 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 Manzueta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manzueta 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 Manzueta

The surname Manzueta has its roots in Spain, tracing back to the late 15th or early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish town of Manzueta, located in the region of Aragon. The name itself may have derived from the Latin word "manus," meaning hand, and "zueta," which could be a diminutive form of the Spanish word "zuela," meaning small channel or ditch.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Manzueta can be found in the archives of the city of Zaragoza, dating back to the late 1500s. It is mentioned in a document related to a land dispute between two families in the area.

In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the name Manzueta was Juana Manzueta, a renowned lace maker from the town of Manzueta. Her intricate lace designs were highly sought after by nobility and the wealthy throughout Spain.

The name also appears in several historical documents from the 18th century, including a registry of births and deaths in the city of Valencia. One entry from 1734 records the birth of Miguel Manzueta, son of a local merchant.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Manzueta was Emilio Manzueta (1827-1901), a Spanish painter known for his landscapes and portraits. His works were widely acclaimed and can be found in several art museums across Spain.

Another notable bearer of the name was Ignacio Manzueta (1856-1932), a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish-American War. He was awarded several medals for his bravery and leadership during the conflict.

As the surname Manzueta spread beyond its place of origin, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Manzuetta, Manzueta, and Manzuelas. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions of Spain and Latin America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manzueta

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

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

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