Explore the Family Name Mallen
The meaning of Mallen
1. English: variant of Malin and Mayland. 2. Irish: variant of Mallon. 3. Spanish (Mallén): habitational name from Mallén in Zaragoza province.
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How common is the last name Mallen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mallen has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 22,222, and by 2010 it had dropped to 25,272, representing a 13.73% decline in its rank. The count of individuals with this surname also dipped from 1,083 in 2000 to 980 in 2010, accounting for a 9.51% decrease. The proportion of individuals named Mallen per 100,000 population also fell by 17.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,222 | #25,272 | -13.73% |
| Count | 1,083 | 980 | -9.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.33 | -17.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mallen
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mallen has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In terms of ethnicity, the percentage of people with Asian/Pacific Islander backgrounds increased by 39.57%, while those identifying as two or more races decreased by 42.45%. Those who identified as white decreased slightly by 2.10%, and there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic by 23.58%. There were no recorded changes among those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.55% | 80.82% | -2.1% |
| Hispanic | 12.47% | 15.41% | 23.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.39% | 1.94% | 39.57% |
| Two or More Races | 2.12% | 1.22% | -42.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |