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UK surname

Manalo

A Filipino surname derived from the Spanish word "manalo," meaning "to win" or "to be victorious."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Haringey, Kensington and Chelsea and Hounslow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Manalo is 116 in 2015. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

113

2016, ranked #28,691

Peak year

2015

116 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 113 in 2016, ranked #28,691.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1891.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Manalo surname distribution map

The map shows where the Manalo surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Manalo surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Manalo over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1997 modern 24 #35,376
1998 modern 29 #34,948
1999 modern 29 #35,031
2000 modern 34 #34,517
2001 modern 32 #34,537
2002 modern 31 #34,866
2003 modern 31 #34,957
2004 modern 40 #34,387
2005 modern 47 #34,011
2006 modern 55 #33,688
2007 modern 64 #33,145
2008 modern 69 #32,962
2009 modern 86 #31,612
2010 modern 96 #30,854
2011 modern 93 #31,169
2012 modern 98 #30,612
2013 modern 104 #30,076
2014 modern 114 #28,608
2015 modern 116 #28,151
2016 modern 113 #28,691

Geography

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Where Manalos are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Haringey, Kensington and Chelsea, Hounslow and Bexley. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Haringey 027 Haringey
2 Kensington and Chelsea 015 Kensington and Chelsea
3 Hounslow 022 Hounslow
4 Bexley 002 Bexley
5 Haringey 015 Haringey

Forenames

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First names often paired with Manalo

These lists show first names that appear often with the Manalo surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Manalo

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Manalo, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Manalo surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Manalo household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Manalo is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Manalo is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Manalo falls in decile 4 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Manalo is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Manalo, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Manalo

The surname Manalo originates from the Philippines, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Tagalog word "manalo," which means "to win" or "to triumph." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon individuals who achieved notable victories or successes in their respective fields or communities.

During the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines, it was common practice for Spanish officials and missionaries to assign surnames to the native population, often based on personal characteristics, occupations, or geographic locations. The surname Manalo may have been one such name assigned to individuals who demonstrated exceptional skills or triumphs.

Historical records indicate that the Manalo surname appeared in various documents and manuscripts from the 17th and 18th centuries. One notable example is the Catalogo Alfabetico de Apellidos, a document compiled by Spanish authorities in the late 18th century to record surnames assigned to the Filipino population.

The earliest recorded instances of the Manalo surname can be traced back to the late 16th and early 17th centuries. One of the earliest known individuals bearing this name was Juan Manalo, a prominent landowner and community leader who lived in the province of Bulacan during the 17th century.

Another notable figure was Mariano Manalo, a revolutionary leader who fought against the Spanish colonial rule in the late 19th century. He was born in 1867 and played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution, leading local forces in the province of Cavite.

In the realm of arts and culture, the Manalo surname is associated with the acclaimed Filipino writer and playwright Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero Manalo, who lived from 1928 to 2017. His works, including plays and short stories, explored various aspects of Philippine society and culture.

The Manalo name is also connected to the Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ), a religious movement founded in the Philippines in the early 20th century. Felix Ysagun Manalo, born in 1886, was the founder and first Executive Minister of this Christian religious organization, which has since gained a significant following both in the Philippines and internationally.

Throughout its history, the Manalo surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, arts, religion, and community development in the Philippines.

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FAQ

Manalo surname: questions and answers

How common is the Manalo surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 113 in 2016. That gives Manalo a modern rank of #28,691.

What does the Manalo surname mean?

A Filipino surname derived from the Spanish word "manalo," meaning "to win" or "to be victorious."

What does the Manalo map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Manalo bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.