Explore the Family Name Maletta
The meaning of Maletta
Italian (Calabria): from a personal name, possibly from Malo 1 or from its French pet form Malet 2. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Elio, Francesca, Silvo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maletta in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Maletta' has experienced a slight drop in rank from 39,111 in 2000 to 40,745 in 2010 – a decrease of approximately 4.18%. The count, however, saw a small increase from 530 in 2000 to 536 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.13%. This led to a decrease in the proportion per 100k from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,111 | #40,745 | -4.18% |
| Count | 530 | 536 | 1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maletta
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the largest segment of people with the surname 'Maletta' identify as White, though this proportion decreased slightly from 93.21% in 2000 to 91.98% in 2010. There is also a noticeable increase among those identifying as Hispanic, surging from 1.13% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased slightly from 2.08% to 2.24%, and those reporting two or more races decreased marginally from 2.08% to 2.05%. The counts for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.21% | 91.98% | -1.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 2.99% | 164.6% |
| Black | 2.08% | 2.24% | 7.69% |
| Two or More Races | 2.08% | 2.05% | -1.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |