Explore the Family Name Malloch
The meaning of Malloch
Scottish: nickname from a shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic MacIain Mhalaich ‘son of Ian of the bushy eyebrows’. This was the surname of the MacGregors of Balhaldie.
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How common is the last name Malloch in the United States?
The surname Malloch, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen some fluctuations in popularity over a decade. It was ranked 41,657th in the year 2000 and rose slightly to 42,030th in 2010, representing a marginal decline of 0.9%. However, the count of people with the Malloch surname increased from 492 to 517 during the same time period, suggesting a growth rate of 5.08%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,657 | #42,030 | -0.9% |
| Count | 492 | 517 | 5.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malloch
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Malloch surname are of White ethnicity. In 2000, this group accounted for 97.56% and decreased to 93.04% in 2010, a change of -4.63%. Those identifying as two or more races increased from 1.42% to 2.51%, showing a significant increase of 76.76%. The data also shows a new emergence of Hispanic ethnicity among those with the Malloch surname, accounting for 3.29% in 2010 as compared to none in 2000. There were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.56% | 93.04% | -4.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.29% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 2.51% | 76.76% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |