Explore the Family Name Malkiewicz
The meaning of Malkiewicz
Polish (Małkiewicz): patronymic from the nickname Małek, a diminutive of mały ‘small’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jolanta, Wladyslaw, Zdzislaw.
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How common is the last name Malkiewicz in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Malkiewicz has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped from 45482 in 2000 to 52037 in 2010, indicating a decrease of 14.41%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased from 443 in 2000 to 399 in 2010, a reduction of approximately 9.93%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, that figure also saw a drop of 12.5% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,482 | #52,037 | -14.41% |
| Count | 443 | 399 | -9.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malkiewicz
The ethnic identity of individuals bearing the surname Malkiewicz, as shown by the Decennial U.S. Census, is primarily White, with a minor decrease from 96.39% in 2000 to 94.99% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics within this group increased slightly from 3.61% to 4.01%, an increase of 11.08%. There was no reported change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native groups; the data for these categories was either zero or suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 94.99% | -1.45% |
| Hispanic | 3.61% | 4.01% | 11.08% |
| 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% |