Explore the Family Name Mahlman
The meaning of Mahlman
Americanized form of German Mählmann (see Mahlmann). Some characteristic forenames: German Darrold, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mahlman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mahlman experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mahlman ranked 57,849th among all surnames, but by 2010, it slipped to the 59,324th position, marking a 2.55% decrease. However, the count of individuals bearing this name slightly increased by 3.65%, from 329 people in 2000 to 341 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.12 over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #59,324 | -2.55% |
| Count | 329 | 341 | 3.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahlman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Mahlman identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a minor decrease of 1.67% in this group over the decade. Interestingly, no Mahlmans identified as Hispanic in 2000, but by 2010, 2.93% claimed this ethnic identity. The percentage of Mahlmans identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped significantly by 46.35%, while those declaring two or more races saw an increase of 15.79%. No change was noted for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 93.55% | -1.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.93% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.52% | 1.76% | 15.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.74% | 1.47% | -46.35% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |