Explore the Family Name Malet
The meaning of Malet
1. French: nickname from a diminutive of Mal ‘bad’ or from a derivative of the related Old French word maleit ‘accursed’ (see Mallet 1). Compare Malette. 2. French: from the Old French personal name Malet, a pet form of Malo (compare Mallet 2). 3. French: variant of Mallet 3. 4. Catalan: probably a nickname from a diminutive of mal ‘bad’ (compare 1 above). 5. English: variant of Mallett.
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How common is the last name Malet in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malet has seen an increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 99,725th most common surname, but by 2010, it rose to become the 98,099th most common name, marking a change of 1.63%. Additionally, the number of individuals with this surname expanded from 168 in 2000 to 185 in 2010, reflecting a 10.12% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,725 | #98,099 | 1.63% |
| Count | 168 | 185 | 10.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malet
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows notable shifts within the group of people holding the surname Malet between 2000 and 2010. The percentage identified as White decreased from 81.55% to 75.68%, whereas the representation of Black holders of the surname increased significantly from 4.17% to 9.73%. There was also a slight rise in those identifying as Hispanic, from 9.52% in 2000 to 10.27% in 2010. For the first time, a small portion (2.7%) reported Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity in 2010, while the proportion identifying with two or more races dropped to zero from 4.17% in 2000. No individuals reported American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.55% | 75.68% | -7.2% |
| Hispanic | 9.52% | 10.27% | 7.88% |
| Black | 4.17% | 9.73% | 133.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |