Explore the Family Name Mallison
The meaning of Mallison
1. English: variant of Mallinson. 2. Scottish: metronymic from the personal name Malie, which may be a pet form of either Maud or Mary. Compare Mall and Mollison.
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How common is the last name Mallison in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mallison saw a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 60,230th in terms of prevalence, which improved to 52,736th by 2010 – a 12.44% change. The actual count of this surname also increased from 313 individuals in 2000 to 393 in 2010, indicating a 25.56% rise. As a result, the proportion of people with the surname Mallison per 100,000 individuals slightly increased from 0.12 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,230 | #52,736 | 12.44% |
| Count | 313 | 393 | 25.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mallison
Regarding its ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the surname Mallison is primarily associated with White ethnicity, accounting for 91.37% in 2000 and slightly decreasing to 89.31% in 2010. There were slight shifts observed in other categories as well. For instance, individuals identifying as Black constituted 6.39% of Mallisons in 2000, slightly declining to 6.11% by 2010. Hispanic representation was introduced at 1.53% in 2010, along with those identifying with two or more races at 2.80%. However, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.37% | 89.31% | -2.25% |
| Black | 6.39% | 6.11% | -4.38% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.8% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |