Explore the Family Name Malich
The meaning of Malich
1. Polish, Czech, Slovak, and Sorbian; Ukrainian (standard transliteration Malych): nickname derived from Polish and Sorbian mały, Czech and Slovak malý, Ukrainian malyy ‘small, little’ (see Maly). As a Polish and Sorbian surname it may also be from a pet form of an Old Polish and Old Sorbian personal name Małomir, based on Old Slavic malъ ‘small, little’. 2. Americanized form of Serbian and Croatian Malić, Slovenian and Czech Malič (see Malic). Some characteristic forenames: Russian Oleg, Sava.
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How common is the last name Malich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malich has seen a decline in popularity over a decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 82,019 and by 2010 it had fallen to 117,480, marking a decrease of 43.24%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also reduced from 214 in 2000 to 148 in 2010, indicating a drop of 30.84%. The proportion per 100k people decreased as well, moving from 0.08 in 2000 to 0.05 in 2010, a fall of 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #82,019 | #117,480 | -43.24% |
| Count | 214 | 148 | -30.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.05 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malich
When discussing ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, it's clear that the majority of individuals with the Malich surname identify as White. This ethnic group increased slightly between 2000 and 2010, moving from 94.39% to 96.62%. There was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. However, there was a notable shift within the Black community, as it went from comprising 3.74% of the Malich surname holders in 2000 to none being recorded in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 96.62% | 2.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.74% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |