Explore the Family Name Manila
The meaning of Manila
Filipino: habitational name from Manila, the name of Philippine capital, which is a derivative of Tagalog nila ‘indigo plant’ (from Sanskrit nīla), referering to the abundance of indigo and similar plants used as dye in the area.
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How common is the last name Manila in the United States?
The surname Manila has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Manila ranked 93,427 in terms of prevalence among surnames in the United States. By 2010, however, it had risen to 66,371, representing an almost 29% change. The raw count of individuals with this surname also jumped noticeably during this decade from 182 to 298, a 63.74% increase. When calculated as a proportion per 100,000 people, the number of individuals named Manila increased by 42.86%, from 0.07 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #66,371 | 28.96% |
| Count | 182 | 298 | 63.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.1 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Manila
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Manila, the Decennial U.S. Census provides insights into shifts over the first decade of the 21st century. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by nearly 7%, from 46.15% in 2000 to 49.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, there was a new emergence of those identifying with two or more races, accounting for 4.03% in 2010 compared to none in 2000. There was a decline in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, dropping by almost 25% from 21.43% in 2000 to 16.11% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as Hispanic also decreased slightly from 31.32% in 2000 to 29.19% in 2010. No one bearing the Manila surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 46.15% | 49.33% | 6.89% |
| Hispanic | 31.32% | 29.19% | -6.8% |
| White | 21.43% | 16.11% | -24.83% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 4.03% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |