Explore the Family Name Malak
The meaning of Malak
1. Polish (also Małak); Czech and Slovak (Malák): from a derivative of Polish mały, Czech and Slovak malý ‘small’. 2. Polish (also Małak): derivative of the Old Polish personal name Małomir, based on Old Slavic malъ ‘small, little’. 3. Arabic: from a personal name based on malak ‘angel’. Bearers of this surname are both Muslims and Christians. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Mohamad, Mohammad, Sami, Amal, Asaad, Atef, Atta, Fadi, Fady, Faten, Fouad, Hamad.
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How common is the last name Malak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Malak has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 23,454 and rose to a rank of 22,673 by 2010, indicating an overall change of 3.33%. The total number of people with this surname also grew by 11.87% during this period, increasing from 1,011 to 1,131. This increase is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people, which saw a slight rise from 0.37 to 0.38.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,454 | #22,673 | 3.33% |
| Count | 1,011 | 1,131 | 11.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.37 | 0.38 | 2.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malak
The ethnic identity associated with the Malak surname has also undergone some changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest group identifying as Malak remains those of White ethnicity, though it has seen a minor decrease from 92.19% to 91.51%. In contrast, there's been significant growth in the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups, with increases of 56.06% and 114.14% respectively. Notably, those identifying as two or more races have dropped to zero, while the Black community has begun to appear in the count with 1.77%. No change was observed for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.19% | 91.51% | -0.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.98% | 3.09% | 56.06% |
| Hispanic | 0.99% | 2.12% | 114.14% |
| Black | 0% | 1.77% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.86% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |