Explore the Family Name Malden
The meaning of Malden
English: habitational name from Malden (Surrey), Maldon (Essex), or Maulden (Bedfordshire) (see Mauldin).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malden in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Malden decreased by 28.54% in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 59,147 to 76,029. The count also saw a decline of 20.94% during this period, changing from 320 to 253. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 individuals fell by 25.0%, translating into a decrease from 0.12 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #76,029 | -28.54% |
| Count | 320 | 253 | -20.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.09 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malden
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Malden has experienced some shifts as well, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the decade between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of people identifying as White with the surname Malden dropped from 49.69% to 43.08%. There was a similar decrease amongst those reporting two or more races, falling from 2.81% to 2.37%. However, an increase was noted in the Black and Hispanic communities, where the percentages rose from 45.00% to 51.38% and 2.50% to 2.77%, respectively. The surname had no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 45% | 51.38% | 14.18% |
| White | 49.69% | 43.08% | -13.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.5% | 2.77% | 10.8% |
| Two or More Races | 2.81% | 2.37% | -15.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |