Explore the Family Name Maleh
The meaning of Maleh
1. Muslim (mainly Syria): from a variant of Arabic māliḥ ‘salty’. 2. Jewish (from the Ottoman Empire and Algeria): either of the same origin as 1 above, or a nickname from Arabic malīḥ ‘handsome’. Compare Elmaleh.
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How common is the last name Maleh in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Maleh has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Maleh ranked 91,801 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had moved up to 71,678 - an improvement of over 21%. The count of individuals with the Maleh surname also increased during this period, from 186 in 2000 to 272 in 2010, marking an impressive growth of over 46%. The proportion of people with this name per 100,000 also rose by around 29%, indicating that the surname is becoming more common.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #91,801 | #71,678 | 21.92% |
| Count | 186 | 272 | 46.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.09 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maleh
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those with the surname Maleh. As of 2010, over 91% of individuals identified as White, a slight decrease from the over 94% recorded in 2000. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable rise, increasing by over 70% to reach 5.51% in 2010. However, there were no reported instances of individuals with the Maleh surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.62% | 91.54% | -3.26% |
| Hispanic | 3.23% | 5.51% | 70.59% |
| 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% |