Explore the Family Name Malette
The meaning of Malette
French: variant or feminine form of Malet and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this, reflecting the Canadian and American French practice of sounding the final -t. Some characteristic forenames: French Gaston, Alphonse, Francois, Jacques, Rejean, Serge.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malette in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malette has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 51,233rd but dropped to 54,178th in 2010, accounting for a -5.75% change. The count of individuals with this surname also fell by -0.26%, from 382 in 2000 to 381 in 2010. Consequently, the proportion of people named Malette per 100,000 population decreased by -7.14%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #54,178 | -5.75% |
| Count | 382 | 381 | -0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malette
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the Malette surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnic identity, which increased slightly from 70.68% in 2000 to 71.92% in 2010. The representation of the Malette surname among Black individuals notably decreased by -13.41% over the same period. Interestingly, the surname saw significant growth among those identifying with two or more races (38.82%) and the Hispanic community (38.28%). There was no measurable presence within the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.68% | 71.92% | 1.75% |
| Black | 23.04% | 19.95% | -13.41% |
| Two or More Races | 3.4% | 4.72% | 38.82% |
| Hispanic | 2.09% | 2.89% | 38.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |