Explore the Family Name Malmborg
The meaning of Malmborg
Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements malm ‘sand, gravel’ (a common placename element) or ‘ore’ + borg ‘castle, town’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Fredrik, Knute.
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How common is the last name Malmborg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Malmborg" ranked 62,577 in popularity in 2000 and slightly decreased to a rank of 63,373 in 2010, registering a modest decline of 1.27%. Despite the fall in ranking, the actual count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 299 in 2000 to 315 in 2010, marking an increase of 5.35%. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.11 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #63,373 | -1.27% |
| Count | 299 | 315 | 5.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malmborg
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname "Malmborg" identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease from 95.32% to 94.29%. The Hispanic representation also grew slightly from 3.34% to 3.49%. Interestingly, in 2010, there was a small percentage (1.90%) of Malmborgs who identified with two or more races, a category which wasn't represented in the 2000 data. There were no Malmborgs who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 94.29% | -1.08% |
| Hispanic | 3.34% | 3.49% | 4.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |