Explore the Family Name La Malfa
The meaning of La Malfa
Italian (Sicily): variant of Malfa, with the definite article la. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Carmelo, Giuseppe, Mario.
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How common is the last name La Malfa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname La Malfa saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 73,154th in popularity and had 247 occurrences. However, by 2010, its ranking had slipped to 73,375, despite the count increasing to 260. This represents a change of -1.67 in rank but an increase of 5.26 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #73,154 | #74,375 | -1.67% |
| Count | 247 | 260 | 5.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name La Malfa
With regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname La Malfa identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 99.6% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 97.69% in 2010. There was no record of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, there was an emergence of Hispanic identity associated with the surname, rising from zero in 2000 to 2.31% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.6% | 97.69% | -1.92% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.31% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |