Explore the Family Name Malena
The meaning of Malena
1. Italian: from the female personal name Malena composed of parts of names, for example Maria and Elena. 2. Italian: habitational name from Maleno in Crotone province. 3. Czech: nickname from a derivative of malý ‘small’ (see Maly). 4. Czech: variant of Malina ‘raspberry’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Oronzo, Rocco, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Malena in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malena rose slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 43,875th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 43,151st position, a 1.65% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 463 in 2000 to 501 in 2010. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained static at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #43,151 | 1.65% |
| Count | 463 | 501 | 8.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malena
The ethnic distribution of those bearing the surname Malena also experienced some changes over the same decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 67.17% were white, and 25.92% identified as Hispanic. By 2010, though the percentage of whites had decreased to 59.88%, the proportion of Hispanics had risen to 32.14%. There was also a noticeable increase in the percentage of Black individuals, climbing from 5.18% in 2000 to 7.19% in 2010. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.17% | 59.88% | -10.85% |
| Hispanic | 25.92% | 32.14% | 24% |
| Black | 5.18% | 7.19% | 38.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.3% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |