Explore the Family Name Malecki
The meaning of Malecki
Polish: 1. habitational name for someone from any of the places called Malec in Podlaskie and Lesser Poland voivodeships. Alternatively, a derivative of the personal name Malec. 2. (Małecki): habitational name for someone from any of the places called Małki in Masovian and Kuyavian-Pomeranian voivodeships. Alternatively, a derivative of the personal name Małek (see Malek). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Krzysztof, Zbigniew, Andrzej, Aniela, Bogdan, Boguslaw, Casimir, Jozef, Katarzyna, Teofil, Wieslaw, Zygmunt.
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How common is the last name Malecki in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Malecki has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 14,983 in terms of popularity and decreased to 16,427 by 2010, marking a decrease of 9.64 percent. Similarly, the count of people with the surname Malecki declined from 1,810 in 2000 to 1,751 in 2010, which is a drop of 3.26 percent. The proportion of individuals with the Malecki surname per 100,000 also fell by 11.94 percent over these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,983 | #16,427 | -9.64% |
| Count | 1,810 | 1,751 | -3.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.59 | -11.94% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malecki
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity linked to the surname Malecki. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of bearers of this name identified as White, although there was a minor decrease of 0.98 percent over the decade. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander almost doubled, rising from 0.55 percent to 1.03 percent. There was also a noticeable increase in those who identified as Hispanic, with an increase of 47.41 percent. The percentage that identified with two or more races saw a slight decrease from 0.72 percent to 0.69 percent. There were no individuals with the surname Malecki who identified as Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native during either of these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.29% | 96.34% | -0.98% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 1.71% | 47.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.55% | 1.03% | 87.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 0.69% | -4.17% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |