Explore the Family Name Mallin
The meaning of Mallin
English: variant of Malin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mallin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mallin has decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mallin ranked 27,562 in popularity and had an occurrence of 823 instances per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, its rank fell to 34,185 with only 664 instances per 100,000 people. This represents a decrease in popularity and frequency of about 24.03% and 19.32% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,562 | #34,185 | -24.03% |
| Count | 823 | 664 | -19.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.23 | -25.81% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mallin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mallin also experienced shifts during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those carrying the Mallin name were White, at 95.87% in 2000 and 93.67% in 2010, showing a modest decrease of 2.29%. Meanwhile, there was a significant increase in the number of Hispanics with this surname from 0.61% in 2000 to 2.86% in 2010, marking a rise of 368.85%. Representation of the Mallin surname among those identifying as two or more races decreased by 17.35%, while Black representation saw a slight increase of 5.88%. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.87% | 93.67% | -2.29% |
| Hispanic | 0.61% | 2.86% | 368.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2.19% | 1.81% | -17.35% |
| Black | 0.85% | 0.9% | 5.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |