Explore the Family Name Maleski
The meaning of Maleski
Polish: variant, and an Americanized form, of Malewski.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maleski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Maleski' saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,735 and by 2010, it had dropped to 26,910, marking a 4.57% change. However, the total count of individuals with the 'Maleski' surname saw a minimal increase of 0.33%, moving from 899 in 2000 to 902 in 2010. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.06% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,735 | #26,910 | -4.57% |
| Count | 899 | 902 | 0.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maleski
The ethnicity distribution for those bearing the 'Maleski' surname also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. The most significant change was seen in the White ethnic group, which increased by 1.84%, reaching 98.78% in 2010. Conversely, individuals identifying as having two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds were no longer present in the 2010 census. The Hispanic community witnessed an increase by 19.64%, albeit still representing a small fraction of the total at 0.67%. There were no individuals identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in either census year for the 'Maleski' surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 98.78% | 1.84% |
| Hispanic | 0.56% | 0.67% | 19.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |