Explore the Family Name Malic
The meaning of Malic
1. Serbian and Croatian (Malić); Slovenian and Czech (Malič): nickname for a physically small man, from South Slavic mal(i), Czech malý ‘small, little’, or from Serbian and Croatian malić, Slovenian malič ‘little one, dwarf’. The Slovenian surname may also be a patronymic from Mal 1 or Mali 1. Compare Malec, Malich, and Malick. 2. Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Malík, Polish and Slovenian Malik, cognates of 1.
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How common is the last name Malic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Malic has seen a moderate increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Malic ranked 101,654 in terms of commonality but moved up to 96,368 by 2010, suggesting a growing prevalence of the name. This is supported by the fact that the count of individuals with the Malic surname increased from 164 to 189, a rise of approximately 15.24%. However, when looking at the proportion per 100,000 people, this number remained steady at 0.06 for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,654 | #96,368 | 5.2% |
| Count | 164 | 189 | 15.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malic
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals an interesting shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Malic surname. In 2000, individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander represented 22.56% of the Malics; by 2010, this figure dropped dramatically to just 10.58%. The percentage of those asserting two or more races also declined, going from 11.59% to no reported cases in 2010. Conversely, a significant increase occurred amongst those identifying as white, rising from 54.27% to 73.02%, and those identifying as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 9.15% to 14.81%. No data was recorded for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 54.27% | 73.02% | 34.55% |
| Hispanic | 9.15% | 14.81% | 61.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 22.56% | 10.58% | -53.1% |
| Two or More Races | 11.59% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |