Explore the Family Name Mallinson
The meaning of Mallinson
English: metronymic from the Middle English female personal name Malin (a diminutive of Mall, a common form of Maud) + -son.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mallinson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mallinson saw a slight decrease in rank from 2000 to 2010, dropping from 36,381 to 38,103. This change resulted in a rank reduction of approximately 4.73%. Despite the drop in rank, the count of individuals with this surname remained relatively stable, increasing only slightly from 581 to 582. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by roughly 9.09%, indicating that while the number of individuals with the Mallinson surname remains consistent, its overall prevalence in comparison to other surnames has declined.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,381 | #38,103 | -4.73% |
| Count | 581 | 582 | 0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mallinson
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals an interesting shift. In 2000, the majority of individuals with the surname Mallinson identified as White, at approximately 96.56%. By 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 94.33%. Over the same period, there was a notable increase in individuals reporting as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races. The percentage of Mallinsons identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0% to 1.03%, while those identifying with two or more races jumped from 1.20% to 2.75%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw growth, rising from 0.86% to 1.37%. There were no reported changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native identities within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.56% | 94.33% | -2.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 2.75% | 129.17% |
| Hispanic | 0.86% | 1.37% | 59.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.03% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |