Explore the Family Name Malachi
The meaning of Malachi
Jewish: from the Hebrew name Malachi, the name of a Biblical prophet, meaning ‘my messenger’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malachi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malachi has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 38,464th, but by 2010, it climbed to the 32,268th position, marking an increase of 16.11%. The count of people with this surname also rose from 541 to 714, indicating a significant growth of almost 32%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people expanded by 20%, rising from 0.2 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,464 | #32,268 | 16.11% |
| Count | 541 | 714 | 31.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.24 | 20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malachi
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Malachi saw some noticeable shifts during the same decade, as evidenced by data from the Decennial U.S. Census. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups. However, there was an increase in the number of individuals identifying as two or more races, jumping from 3.70% to 4.20%, a rise of 13.51%. Those identifying as White saw a 16.85% growth, moving from 6.47% to 7.56%. The Hispanic group experienced the most significant increase, 28.65%, from 3.70% to 4.76%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased by about 6%, from 83.92% to 78.99%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 83.92% | 78.99% | -5.87% |
| White | 6.47% | 7.56% | 16.85% |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 4.76% | 28.65% |
| Two or More Races | 3.7% | 4.2% | 13.51% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |