Explore the Family Name Malaney
The meaning of Malaney
Irish: variant of Mullaney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malaney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Malaney has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 39,052 in terms of popularity and fell to 46,314 by 2010, marking a decrease of 18.6%. The count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 531 to 460 during the same period, constituting a 13.37% decrease. Proportionally, for every 100,000 people, those named Malaney decreased from 0.2 to 0.16, reflecting a 20% decline.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,052 | #46,314 | -18.6% |
| Count | 531 | 460 | -13.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malaney
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Malaney has also shifted, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 92.09% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 92.83% by 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also rose from 2.26 in 2000 to 3.48 in 2010, an increase of 53.98%. However, those identifying with two or more races saw a drop from 2.64% to 1.52%, a decrease of 42.42%. In 2010, there was a new addition to the ethnicity data with 1.3% identifying as Hispanic while no representation was recorded from the Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native communities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.09% | 92.83% | 0.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.26% | 3.48% | 53.98% |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 1.52% | -42.42% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.69% | 0% | 0% |