Explore the Family Name Malkus
The meaning of Malkus
1. North German and Dutch: from a variant of the Biblical personal name Malchus (in Christian tradition believed to be the name of the person whose ear was cut off by Peter in the garden of Gethsemane). 2. Polish (Małkus): nickname from the dialect word małkus ‘stag which had shed its horns’. 3. Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic, a variant of Malkin, with the Yiddish possessive suffix -s. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt. Dutch Willem.
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How common is the last name Malkus in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Malkus" demonstrated a shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 72,466 in terms of frequency but it slipped to 78,040 by 2010, marking a decrease of 7.69%. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly dropped from 250 to 245 during the same period. Accordingly, its proportion per 100k people fell by 11.11%, moving from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,466 | #78,040 | -7.69% |
| Count | 250 | 245 | -2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malkus
The ethnicity associated with the surname "Malkus" showed some changes as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority (97.20%) were White, which slightly decreased to 95.10% by 2010. Interestingly, there was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities reported for both years. However, in 2010, the category of two or more races made its first appearance with a 2.04% share.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.2% | 95.1% | -2.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |