Explore the Family Name Malki
The meaning of Malki
1. Muslim (Maghreb): surname denoting descent from or association with someone called Malek. 2. Assyrian/Chaldean: from a personal name meaning ‘my king’ (from Syriac malkā ‘king’).
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How common is the last name Malki in the United States?
The surname Malki has seen an increase in popularity over the course of a decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 56,826 in popularity and was held by approximately 336 individuals. By 2010, the rank improved to 44,808 with an upward change of 21.15%, and the count increased to 479 persons, marking a significant growth of 42.56%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people also saw an increase, moving from 0.12 to 0.16, which indicates a rise of 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #44,808 | 21.15% |
| Count | 336 | 479 | 42.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.16 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malki
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Malki, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, a majority identified as White (73.81%), followed by those claiming two or more races (18.75%). The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander was relatively minor at 2.68%, while Hispanic stood at 3.27% and Black at 1.49%. However, by 2010, there were significant changes. The percentage of those identifying as White had increased to 90.19%, indicating a rise of 22.19%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying with two or more races drastically fell to 3.13%, a decrease of 83.31%. The representation of Asian/Pacific Islander also decreased to 1.04%, a fall of 61.19%. The Hispanic representation saw a slight increase to 4.18% (a growth of 27.83%), while the number of Blacks fell to zero. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.81% | 90.19% | 22.19% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 4.18% | 27.83% |
| Two or More Races | 18.75% | 3.13% | -83.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.68% | 1.04% | -61.19% |
| Black | 1.49% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |