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

Mapili, 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 Mapili surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mapili in America

Mapili is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mapili surname appeared 130 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 Mapili.

The history of the last name Mapili

The surname Mapili has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "mapili," which means "to choose" or "to select." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was a selector, perhaps of goods or agricultural produce.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mapili can be found in the Spanish census records from the late 1500s, when the Philippines was a colony of Spain. During this era, Spanish officials often adapted and transcribed local Filipino names into Spanish spelling conventions, leading to variations in the written form of the name.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various historical documents from the region, such as land deeds and parish records. It is possible that the name Mapili was associated with a particular village or area within the Philippines, as many surnames at the time were derived from place names.

Among the notable individuals with the surname Mapili is Juan Mapili, a prominent landowner and community leader in the province of Cebu in the late 1700s. His descendants continued to play influential roles in local affairs throughout the 19th century.

Another figure of historical significance was Maria Mapili, a respected midwife and healer who lived in the town of Bacoor, Cavite, during the early 1800s. Her expertise in traditional medicine and childbirth practices was well-known in the region.

In the late 19th century, José Mapili was a respected educator and advocate for Filipino nationalism during the Philippine Revolution against Spanish colonial rule. He established several schools in the Visayas region and played a role in promoting the use of the Visayan languages in education.

During the American colonial period in the early 20th century, Manuel Mapili was a prominent farmer and community organizer in the province of Leyte. He was involved in campaigns to improve agricultural practices and protect the rights of small farmers.

Another notable figure was Leonor Mapili, a pioneering female journalist and writer who contributed to several publications in the 1920s and 1930s. Her works covered topics ranging from social issues to literature and culture.

Throughout its history, the surname Mapili has been associated with various professions, from landowners and farmers to educators and writers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mapili

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

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 Mapili 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.

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

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