Explore the Family Name Mallas
The meaning of Mallas
Greek: metonymic occupational name for a bricklayer, from mallas ‘trowel’, from Turkish mala. Compare Malas. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Nikolaos, Spero, Spiros.
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How common is the last name Mallas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mallas has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Mallas was ranked 50,572nd in terms of its prevalence, with a total count of 388 people carrying this name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 65,964, and the count decreased to 300, marking a change of -30.44% in the rank and -22.68% in the count. Moreover, the proportion per 100k also saw a reduction of -28.57%, going from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,572 | #65,964 | -30.44% |
| Count | 388 | 300 | -22.68% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.1 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mallas
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Mallas surname according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identified as White, with 93.04% in 2000 increasing slightly to 94.33% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 were at 1.55% but data was suppressed in 2010. The proportion of those carrying the Mallas surname and identifying with two or more races decreased slightly from 2.32% in 2000 to 2.00% in 2010. Hispanic identification dipped from 2.84% to 2.67% in the same time period. There were no identifiable changes among those who identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.04% | 94.33% | 1.39% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 2.67% | -5.99% |
| Two or More Races | 2.32% | 2% | -13.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.55% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |