Explore the Family Name Males
The meaning of Males
1. Welsh and English: variant of Male, with post-medieval excrescent -s. 2. Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian (Maleš): nickname for a physically small man, derived from mal(i) ‘small, little’ or based on maleš (standard Slovenian malež) ‘little one’.
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How common is the last name Males in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Males" decreased slightly from the year 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname held the rank of 29,296 and was carried by approximately 761 individuals in the United States. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 34,495, denoting a 17.75% decline. Meanwhile, the count of individuals with this surname also fell to 656, indicating a 13.8% decrease. The proportion of the surname 'Males' per 100,000 people similarly declined by 21.43%, dropping from 0.28 to 0.22.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,296 | #34,495 | -17.75% |
| Count | 761 | 656 | -13.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.22 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Males
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifting patterns between 2000 and 2010. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native bearing the surname 'Males' in either year. The proportion of those with two or more ethnic identities reduced from 3.02% to 1.98%, a 34.44% decrease. Predominantly, the surname is associated with individuals identifying as White, accounting for 83.84% in 2010, down slightly from 84.89% in 2000. Hispanic representation increased significantly from 7.88% to 11.43%, a notable 45.05% rise. Finally, Black representation among those with the surname 'Males' saw a 16.46% decrease, moving from 2.37% to 1.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.89% | 83.84% | -1.24% |
| Hispanic | 7.88% | 11.43% | 45.05% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 1.98% | -34.44% |
| Black | 2.37% | 1.98% | -16.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |