2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Manimtim
A Filipino surname potentially derived from the Tagalog words "mani" (peanut) and "matim" (black or dark), suggesting an association with peanuts or a dark complexion.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 150 Americans carry the last name Manimtim. That puts it at #133,930 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,285,029 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Manimtim surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
150
1 in 2,285,029
Census rank
#133,930
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
131
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 131 bearers of the surname Manimtim in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 133930th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Manimtim, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and White (4.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Manimtim
The surname MANIMTIM has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Tagalog language, which is spoken predominantly in the central and southern regions of the Philippine archipelago. The name is thought to derive from the words "maningning" and "mithi," which translate to "shining" and "wish," respectively, collectively suggesting a meaning along the lines of "shining wish" or "radiant desire."
Early historical records indicate that the MANIMTIM name was present in the province of Bulacan, located on the island of Luzon, during the Spanish colonial period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a local church registry from the town of Calumpit, dated 1612, which mentions a certain Juan MANIMTIM.
In the 18th century, the name MANIMTIM can be found in various municipal documents and land records from the towns of Malolos and Hagonoy, both situated in the province of Bulacan. A notable figure bearing this surname was Pedro MANIMTIM, a landowner and community leader in Hagonoy, who lived from approximately 1730 to 1805.
As the years progressed, the MANIMTIM name spread to other parts of the Philippines, particularly in the regions of Central Luzon and Metro Manila. In the late 19th century, a prominent individual named Mariano MANIMTIM (1842-1912) was a respected educator and author from the town of Paombong, Bulacan.
Another noteworthy bearer of the MANIMTIM name was Josefa MANIMTIM (1876-1958), a pioneering woman in Philippine law enforcement. She became one of the first female police officers in the country, serving in the Manila Police Department in the early 20th century.
During the Spanish-American War and the subsequent Philippine-American War, a military officer named Emilio MANIMTIM (1865-1941) played a significant role in the Filipino resistance against American forces. He held the rank of Colonel in the revolutionary army and was later recognized for his valor and leadership.
It is worth noting that while the MANIMTIM surname has maintained its distinct spelling over time, variations in pronunciation and stress patterns exist across different regions of the Philippines, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences within the archipelago.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Manimtim
Among Census respondents with the surname Manimtim, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and White (4.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Manimtim bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Manimtim surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander83.2% · 109
- Two or more races6.9% · 9
- White4.6% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 6
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Manimtim
Manimtim appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#133,930
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
+8 bearers (+6.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,519 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #133,930 | 131 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+6.5%) | Up 2,519 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Manimtim surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #133,930 | 1.8% |
| Count | 123 | 131 | 6.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 9.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Manimtim bearers went from 123 to 131 (+6.5% change). The surname moved up 2,519 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #133,930.
FAQ
Manimtim surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Manimtim?
Name Census estimates that about 150 living Americans carry the surname Manimtim. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,285,029 residents.
How common is Manimtim?
Manimtim ranks #133,930 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 131 people with the surname Manimtim. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (150), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Manimtim.
Has Manimtim become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Manimtim went from 123 recorded bearers to 131. That is an increase of 8 (+6.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #136,449 to #133,930.
What does the Census say about the background of Manimtim?
Among Census respondents with the surname Manimtim, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 83.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.9%) and White (4.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Manimtim in the 2020 Census, accounting for 83.2% (109 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Manimtim appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (83.2%), Two or More Races (6.9%), White (4.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Manimtim (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Manimtim mean?
A Filipino surname potentially derived from the Tagalog words "mani" (peanut) and "matim" (black or dark), suggesting an association with peanuts or a dark complexion. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Manimtim (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Manimtim?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.