Explore the Family Name Malis
The meaning of Malis
1. Polish: from the adjective mały ‘small, little’ (see below). In North America, this surname may also be an altered form of the variants Małys, Małysz, and Malisz. Compare Malish. 2. Czech, Slovak, and Croatian (Mališ): nickname for a physically small man, derived from Czech and Slovak malý, Croatian mali ‘small, little’, or based on Croatian mališ ‘little one’. Compare Malish. 3. Jewish (from Ukraine): metronymic, a variant of Malin with the Yiddish possessive suffix -s. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Aleksander, Casimir.
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How common is the last name Malis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Malis has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the name ranked 41,130th in popularity with 500 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had dropped to 44,423rd place and the count decreased to 484. This represents an 8.01% drop in rank and a 3.2% reduction in the number of individuals with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped by 15.79%, signaling a decline in the prevalence of the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,130 | #44,423 | -8.01% |
| Count | 500 | 484 | -3.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malis
Shifting focus to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Malis, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the most substantial change from 2000 to 2010 was within the Asian/Pacific Islander group, which saw a significant increase of 119.37%. Also noteworthy is the appearance of the 'Two or more races' category in 2010, which was not present in 2000. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, although there was a small decrease of 1.74% in this group over the decade. Meanwhile, the Hispanic group saw a slight decrease of 8.33%. Interestingly, those identifying as Black, who made up 1.20% of individuals with this surname in 2000, were not represented in the 2010 data. The category of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 92.56% | -1.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 3.51% | 119.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 1.65% | -8.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Black | 1.2% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |