Explore the Family Name Malito
The meaning of Malito
Italian: habitational name from Malito in Cosenza province.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malito in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malito has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking of this surname dropped from 51,458 to 57,234, signifying an 11.22% decrease. The count also saw a decline, with only 356 individuals carrying the Malito surname in 2010 compared to 380 in 2000, a drop of 6.32%. Consequently, the proportion per 100k also fell by 14.29%, moving from 0.14 to 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,458 | #57,234 | -11.22% |
| Count | 380 | 356 | -6.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malito
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Malito surname identify as White. In 2000, 95.53% of Malitos identified as White, and this figure increased slightly to 96.91% in 2010. Those who identify as Hispanic made up the second largest group, but their percentage decreased from 2.89% in 2000 to 2.25% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during the ten years under consideration.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 96.91% | 1.44% |
| Hispanic | 2.89% | 2.25% | -22.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |