Explore the Family Name Mangahas
The meaning of Mangahas
Filipino: nickname for a bold, daring man, from Tagalog mangahas ‘to be bold’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mangahas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mangahas has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,237th in the United States and jumped to 57,914th by 2010, a change of approximately 19.83%. The total number of people with this surname also increased from 251 to 351 during this period, marking a growth of nearly 39.84%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Mangahas per 100,000 residents increased by 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #57,914 | 19.83% |
| Count | 251 | 351 | 39.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.12 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mangahas
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mangahas has also evolved over time as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, although this group saw a slight decrease from 87.25% in 2000 to 84.62% in 2010. The percentage of Mangahas identifying as having two or more races experienced significant growth, increasing by 123.2% within the same decade. Conversely, the proportion of those who identify as White decreased by 28.53%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic saw a modest increase of 28.64%, while the proportions for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 87.25% | 84.62% | -3.01% |
| Two or More Races | 3.19% | 7.12% | 123.2% |
| White | 7.57% | 5.41% | -28.53% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 2.56% | 28.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |