Explore the Family Name Elmaleh
The meaning of Elmaleh
Jewish (Sephardic, from Morocco, Algeria, and Ottoman Empire) and Muslim (Egypt) (also El-Maleh): variant of Maleh, with the addition of el ‘the’.
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How common is the last name Elmaleh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Elmaleh has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 150,436 but rose to 147,253 in 2010, a change of 2.12 percent. The count of individuals with this last name also saw a growth from 100 to 112 during the same period, marking a 12 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained constant at 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #150,436 | #147,253 | 2.12% |
| Count | 100 | 112 | 12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Elmaleh
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Elmaleh has shown some changes as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals identifying as White held the majority, increasing slightly from 87 percent in 2000 to 89.29 percent in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races dropped significantly from 10 percent to 4.46 percent over the decade. There was no recorded change for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87% | 89.29% | 2.63% |
| Two or More Races | 10% | 4.46% | -55.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |