Explore the Family Name Malec
The meaning of Malec
Polish, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, and Croatian: nickname for a physically small man, derived from Polish mały, Czech and Slovak malý, Slovenian and Croatian mal(i) ‘small, little’; or a nickname from Polish and Czech malec ‘lad’. It is a cognate of Malek and Malik. Compare Maletz and Malitz. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Beata, Casimir, Grzegorz, Jacek, Kazimier, Miroslaw, Piotr, Stanislaw, Tadeusz, Zosia.
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How common is the last name Malec in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Malec saw a slightly reduced rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 15,570 to 15,964, marking a decrease of 2.53%. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.51%, growing from 1,724 in 2000 to 1,819 in 2010. Despite the increase in the total number, the proportion per 100k people saw a slight drop of 3.12%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,570 | #15,964 | -2.53% |
| Count | 1,724 | 1,819 | 5.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.64 | 0.62 | -3.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malec
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of people with the surname Malec identify as White; although there was a slight decrease from 97.10% in 2000 to 94.45% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Malec surname population almost doubled, increasing by 95.56% from 1.80% to 3.52%. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also increased by 71.43%, albeit from a small base of 0.35% in 2000 to 0.60% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as belonging to two or more races saw an increase from 0.35% in 2000 to 0.93% in 2010, marking a change of 165.71%. There were no individuals with the surname Malec who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 94.45% | -2.73% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 3.52% | 95.56% |
| Two or More Races | 0.35% | 0.93% | 165.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.6% | 71.43% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |