Explore the Family Name Mallari
The meaning of Mallari
Filipino: from a Hispanicized form of Malyari, the name of the Sambal and Kapampangan deity of power and strength who lives atop Mount Pinatubo and rules the eight rivers of central Luzon. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Florentina, Jaime, Macario, Raymundo, Reynaldo, Adriano, Agapito, Alfonso, Angel, Arturo, Casimiro, Catalino.
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How common is the last name Mallari in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mallari has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. Ranked 17,943rd in 2000, it climbed slightly to 17,784th in 2010, reflecting an increase of approximately 0.89%. The number of people bearing this surname also grew, from 1,436 in 2000 to 1,575 in 2010, a rise of 9.68%. The proportion per 100k people remained steady at 0.53.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,943 | #17,784 | 0.89% |
| Count | 1,436 | 1,575 | 9.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.53 | 0.53 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mallari
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Mallari identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, though there has been a small decline in this group, from 91.71% in 2000 to 89.78% in 2010. There were notable increases in those identifying as having two or more races and as Hispanic, with changes of 63.00% and 63.92%, respectively. Meanwhile, the representation of Whites among those with the surname Mallari decreased by 23.17%. The data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 91.71% | 89.78% | -2.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.27% | 5.33% | 63% |
| White | 3.97% | 3.05% | -23.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 1.59% | 63.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |