Explore the Family Name Mallek
The meaning of Mallek
Americanized form of Polish Małek, Czech Málek, Slovak, Slovenian, and Croatian Malek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mallek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mallek saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 44,027, but by 2010, it had dropped to 56,195 — a decline of approximately 27.64%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 461 in 2000 to 364 in 2010, reflecting a drop of about 21.04%. This data implies that the proportion of people named Mallek per 100,000 residents fell from 0.17 to 0.12, marking a decrease of nearly 29.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,027 | #56,195 | -27.64% |
| Count | 461 | 364 | -21.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.12 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mallek
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mallek has primarily been White, according to the same Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.49% of individuals with this surname identified as White, a figure that increased slightly to 95.33% in 2010. During this time, the percentage of Malleks identifying as Hispanic decreased by almost 13%, from 3.47% to 3.02%. However, the percentage of Malleks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native remained stagnant at 0% from 2000 to 2010. Notably, those reporting two or more races decreased from 1.95% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.49% | 95.33% | 1.97% |
| Hispanic | 3.47% | 3.02% | -12.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |