Explore the Family Name Magbanua
The meaning of Magbanua
Filipino: topographic name from a Hispanicized form of banwa, a word which in various languages of the Philippines means ‘town, village’, + the verbal and actor/agent focus affix mag-.
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How common is the last name Magbanua in the United States?
The surname Magbanua has seen a notable increase in popularity in the United States, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 66,476th most common surname, but by 2010 it had risen to the 51,066th spot - an impressive leap of 23.18%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, from 278 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, marking a substantial growth of 46.76%. The proportion of people with the Magbanua surname per 100,000 residents also grew by 40% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,476 | #51,066 | 23.18% |
| Count | 278 | 408 | 46.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.14 | 40% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magbanua
The ethnic identity associated with the Magbanua surname shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority of those with the surname were of Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity (89.93%), and while this group still represented the largest share in 2010, its proportion decreased slightly to 87.5%. Those identifying as having two or more races saw a significant increase, from 2.52% in 2000 to 4.41% in 2010. There was also a small increase in the proportions of individuals identifying as White and Hispanic, rising from 3.60% to 3.92% and from 3.60% to 4.17%, respectively. The proportions of individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained stable at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.93% | 87.5% | -2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 2.52% | 4.41% | 75% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 4.17% | 15.83% |
| White | 3.6% | 3.92% | 8.89% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |