Explore the Family Name Malfa
The meaning of Malfa
Italian (Sicily): habitational name from Malfa on the island of Salina (Messina). Compare La Malfa.
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How common is the last name Malfa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malfa saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 81,700th in 2000 and slipped down to 93,125th by 2010, indicating a 13.98% decrease in its ranking. Furthermore, the total count of individuals with this surname dropped from 215 in 2000 to 197 in 2010, a decrease of 8.37%. The proportion of people named Malfa per 100,000 also decreased by 12.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #81,700 | #93,125 | -13.98% |
| Count | 215 | 197 | -8.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malfa
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Malfa surname identify as White, rising slightly from 95.35% in 2000 to 96.45% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic experienced a slight decrease, going from 2.79% in 2000 to 2.54% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those reporting two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.35% | 96.45% | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 2.79% | 2.54% | -8.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |