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

Maranan, 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 Maranan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maranan in America

Maranan is the 36246th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maranan surname appeared 618 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 Maranan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maranan 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 Maranan

The surname Maranan is believed to have originated in the Philippines, specifically in the Visayan region of the central Philippines. The Visayan Islands consist of several major islands, including Cebu, Bohol, Negros, and Panay. The name is thought to have its roots in the Visayan language, which is one of the major language groups in the Philippines.

Records from the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, which lasted from the 16th to the 19th century, provide some of the earliest documented instances of the Maranan surname. During this time, the Spanish authorities conducted censuses and recorded the names of local residents, including their surnames.

One possible theory regarding the origin of the Maranan surname suggests that it may have derived from the Visayan word "marana," which means "to remain" or "to stay." This could indicate that the name was initially given to individuals or families who were known for their deep roots or long-standing presence in a particular location.

Another theory proposes that the name may be related to the Visayan word "maran," which means "to wait" or "to expect." This could suggest that the name was associated with individuals or families who were known for their patience or perseverance.

In terms of historical references, the Maranan surname can be found in various colonial-era documents from the Philippines. One notable example is the "Libro de Casamiento" (Marriage Book) from the town of Boljoon, Cebu, which dates back to the late 18th century and contains entries of marriages involving individuals with the Maranan surname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Maranan surname is that of Juan Maranan, born in the late 18th century in the town of Boljoon, Cebu. He was a prominent landowner and farmer during the Spanish colonial period.

Another notable figure bearing the Maranan surname was Petronila Maranan, born in the mid-19th century in the town of Argao, Cebu. She was a renowned local healer and herbalist, known for her expertise in traditional Visayan medicine.

In the 20th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the Maranan surname was Adriano Maranan, a Filipino artist and sculptor born in 1920 in the town of Carcar, Cebu. His works were widely acclaimed and exhibited both nationally and internationally.

Another notable figure was Rosario Maranan, born in 1932 in the town of Talisay, Cebu. She was a celebrated writer and poet who published numerous works in the Visayan language, contributing significantly to the preservation and promotion of Visayan literature and culture.

Additionally, Gregorio Maranan, born in 1945 in the town of Sibonga, Cebu, was a renowned educator and advocate for indigenous rights. He dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the traditions and cultural heritage of the Visayan people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maranan

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

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

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