Explore the Family Name Manalo
The meaning of Manalo
1. Filipino: nickname from Tagalog manalo ‘to win’. 2. Catalan (Manaló): from a variant of Maneló, a pet form of the personal name Manel, a short form of Emanuel. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Josefina, Ramon, Edgardo, Felipe, Mariano, Alberto, Arsenio, Arturo, Carlito, Luz, Nilo, Virgilio.
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How common is the last name Manalo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Manalo increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Manalo ranked 11,677th among all surnames; however, by 2010, it had risen to 9,139th—a significant increase of 21.74%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also surged from 2,462 in 2000 to 3,571 in 2010, marking a growth of 45.04%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people named Manalo expanded by approximately 33%, from 0.91 in 2000 to 1.21 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,677 | #9,139 | 21.74% |
| Count | 2,462 | 3,571 | 45.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.91 | 1.21 | 32.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manalo
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Manalo saw some shifts as well in the decade between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of Manalos identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group's percentage decreased slightly from 82.33% to 79.59%. There was a small increase in the percentage of Manalos identifying with two or more races, which rose from 5.20% to 5.74%. The proportion of Manalos with white ethnic identity saw a slight decrease from 7.64% to 7.53%. Notably, the percentage of Manalos identifying as Hispanic experienced a noticeable increase, jumping from 3.41% to 4.62%. No Manalos identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 82.33% | 79.59% | -3.33% |
| White | 7.64% | 7.53% | -1.44% |
| Two or More Races | 5.2% | 5.74% | 10.38% |
| Hispanic | 3.41% | 4.62% | 35.48% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |