Explore the Family Name Malina
The meaning of Malina
1. Czech, Slovak, Polish, and Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the common Slavic word malina ‘raspberry’, used as a nickname for an attractive person. As a Jewish name it is generally artificial. 2. Polish: possibly also a nickname derived from mały ‘small’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malina in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Malina saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked the 24,857th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 26,042nd — a decrease of 4.77%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual number of individuals bearing the Malina surname remained relatively steady, with 940 recorded in 2000 and a slight increase to 941 by 2010. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 8.57% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,857 | #26,042 | -4.77% |
| Count | 940 | 941 | 0.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.32 | -8.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malina
The ethnicity associated with the surname Malina also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Of those with the Malina surname, individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 82.45% to 80.02%, while the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped significantly by over 40%. Meanwhile, the proportion of individuals identifying as Hispanic or with two or more ethnic identities increased, rising by 42.17% and 40.59% respectively. The count for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained at zero for both years - these counts were likely suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.45% | 80.02% | -2.95% |
| Hispanic | 8.3% | 11.8% | 42.17% |
| Two or More Races | 3.4% | 4.78% | 40.59% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.79% | 2.87% | -40.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |