Explore the Family Name Malakoff
The meaning of Malakoff
1. Possibly a shortened and altered form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Malakhovsky, a habitational name from the village of Malakhovtsy in Belarus. Alternatively, perhaps an Americanized form of Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Meylakhov, a patronymic from the Yiddish personal name Meylekh ‘king’, formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -ov. 2. Westernized form of Russian Malakhov: patronymic from the old personal name Malakh, a short form of the Biblical name Malakhiya (see Malachi). 3. Westernized form of Bulgarian Malakov: probably a patronymic from a nickname based on malak ‘young buffalo’. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Meyer.
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How common is the last name Malakoff in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Malakoff has seen a decline over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, Malakoff was ranked as the 83,965th most popular surname with a count of 208. However, by 2010, it had slipped down to the 93,125th spot and the count reduced to 197. This represents a decrease of approximately 10.91% in rank and 5.29% in count. The proportion of people named Malakoff per 100,000 had also decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #93,125 | -10.91% |
| Count | 208 | 197 | -5.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malakoff
The ethnicity distribution for the surname Malakoff, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, about 95.19% of individuals with this surname identified themselves as White, although this slightly decreased to 94.92% in 2010. The Hispanic community represented the second largest group, accounting for 3.37% in 2000, but dropped to 2.54% in 2010, which is a 24.63% decrease. There were no significant changes or representation from other ethnic groups including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.19% | 94.92% | -0.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.37% | 2.54% | -24.63% |
| 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% |