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

Mapanao, 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 Mapanao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mapanao in America

Mapanao is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mapanao surname appeared 223 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 Mapanao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mapanao 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 Mapanao

The surname MAPANAO originated in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century. It is believed to have derived from the Tagalog word "mapanao," which means "wanderer" or "traveler," suggesting that the name was likely given to someone who frequently traveled or migrated from one place to another.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MAPANAO surname can be found in the 18th century Spanish colonial records from the Philippines. However, due to the lack of comprehensive documentation during that time, it is challenging to pinpoint the exact first occurrence of this surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the MAPANAO surname. One such person was Juan MAPANAO (1845-1912), a respected farmer and community leader in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. He was known for his innovative agricultural techniques and his efforts to improve the lives of fellow farmers.

Another prominent figure with the MAPANAO surname was Maria MAPANAO (1892-1968), a prominent educator and women's rights advocate. She founded several schools in the Philippines and worked tirelessly to promote education and gender equality.

In the 20th century, Emilio MAPANAO (1920-1995) made significant contributions to the arts and culture of the Philippines. He was a renowned painter and sculptor whose works celebrated the rich heritage and traditions of his homeland.

Historically, the MAPANAO surname has also been associated with various place names in the Philippines. For instance, the town of Mapanao in the province of Lanao del Norte is believed to have derived its name from the MAPANAO surname, suggesting that the area may have been settled by individuals bearing this surname.

Additionally, some variations of the MAPANAO surname have been documented, such as Mapanaw and Mapanawon, which likely emerged due to regional linguistic differences or spelling variations over time.

It is worth noting that while the MAPANAO surname is predominantly found in the Philippines, there may be instances of individuals with this surname residing in other parts of the world due to migration and global diaspora. However, the historical records and references mentioned above primarily focus on the Philippine origins and significance of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mapanao

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

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

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