Explore the Family Name Malinak
The meaning of Malinak
Czech (Maliňák) and Slovak (Maliňák, Maliňak, and Malinák): 1. from a derivative of malý ‘small’ (see Maly). 2. from a derivative of Malina.
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How common is the last name Malinak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Malinak surname has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 48,196 but dropped to 51,066 in 2010, indicating a 5.95% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased slightly from 412 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, a drop of 0.97%. The proportion of the population bearing the Malinak surname per 100,000 people also declined by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,196 | #51,066 | -5.95% |
| Count | 412 | 408 | -0.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malinak
In terms of ethnicity, as reflected by the Decennial U.S. Census data, those identified as White make up the majority of individuals with the Malinak surname. While there was a slight decrease over the decade from 98.06% in 2000 to 95.83% in 2010, White remains the dominant ethnic identity. It should be noted that the data shows no representation for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native for both years. However, an emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races was observed in 2010, accounting for 1.23% of those carrying the Malinak surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 95.83% | -2.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |