Explore the Family Name Maletz
The meaning of Maletz
Germanized or Americanized form of Polish, Czech, Slovak, Slovenian, and Croatian Malec.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maletz in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Maletz" decreased slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 92,601st in popularity but dropped to 102,197th by 2010, a decline of just over 10%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also saw a small decrease from 184 in 2000 to 176 in 2010, indicating a drop of approximately 4.35%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #92,601 | #102,197 | -10.36% |
| Count | 184 | 176 | -4.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maletz
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity of those bearing the Maletz surname. In 2000, the vast majority (93.48%) identified as White, while 3.8% identified as Hispanic. By 2010, there was a slight increase in diversity among those with this surname. The percentage of those identifying as White had decreased to 87.5%, and the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic had more than doubled to 7.95%. Additionally, people who identified with two or more races began to appear, making up 3.41% of the population with this surname in 2010. No individuals with the Maletz surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.48% | 87.5% | -6.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.8% | 7.95% | 109.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 3.41% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |