Explore the Family Name Manalili

The meaning of Manalili

Filipino: variant of Halili, derived from Tagalog halili ‘successor, substitute, replacement’ + the prefix mang-, denoting collective, professional, or habitual acts.

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How common is the last name Manalili in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Manalili has increased over the years. In 2000, this surname ranked 61,713 in popularity and was used by approximately 304 individuals (a proportion of 0.11 per 100,000). By 2010, the surname had risen to rank 49,999 with 419 people bearing it, a growth rate of 37.83 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 rose by 27.27 percent from 0.11 to 0.14.

20002010Change
Rank#61,713#49,99918.98%
Count30441937.83%
Proportion per 100k0.110.1427.27%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manalili

Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift over a decade. In 2000, the majority of those with the Manalili surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander at 86.84 percent. This decreased slightly to 85.20 percent by 2010. The representation of the surname within those identifying as two or more ethnicities grew significantly from 4.61 percent to 6.92 percent, an increase of over 50 percent. White individuals with this surname dropped by about 16.57 percent, while the Hispanic representation started appearing in 2010 at 2.39 percent. No changes were observed among Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations during this period.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander86.84%85.2%-1.89%
Two or More Races4.61%6.92%50.11%
White6.58%5.49%-16.57%
Hispanic0%2.39%0%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%