Explore the Family Name Malko
The meaning of Malko
1. Ukrainian and Slovak; Polish (also Małko): nickname from a noun derivative of Ukrainian malyy, Slovak malý, Polish mały ‘small’. 2. Assyrian/Chaldean: from a personal name based on malkā, a Syriac word which means both ‘king’ and ‘Holy Leaven’, a sacramental practice in the Eucharist that is observed by the Assyrian Church of the East. Some characteristic forenames: Russian Tsilia, Vyacheslav.
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How common is the last name Malko in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Malko has shown a significant change between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Malko was ranked 59,611 in terms of popularity and this improved to 53,802 by 2010 - an increase of 9.74%. Similarly, the number of individuals with the Malko surname increased from 317 to 384, demonstrating a substantial growth of 21.14%. The proportion of individuals named Malko per 100k also saw a minor increase of 8.33% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,611 | #53,802 | 9.74% |
| Count | 317 | 384 | 21.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malko
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals bearing the Malko surname identified as White, with numbers rising slightly from 93.06% in 2000 to 95.05% in 2010. There was also a small emergence of Hispanic identification within the Malko population, growing from 0% to 2.60% in the same period. However, the portion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased significantly from 3.79% to 1.30%. During both census years, there were no recorded instances of Malko individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.06% | 95.05% | 2.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.79% | 1.3% | -65.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |