Explore the Family Name Malmin
The meaning of Malmin
Norwegian: habitational name from either of two farmsteads in southwestern Norway, named Malmheimr in Old Norse, from malmr ‘sand or gravel plain’ + heimr ‘homestead, farmstead’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Tor.
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How common is the last name Malmin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Malmin saw a significant decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 74,164 making it somewhat rare, but by 2010, its ranking dropped even lower to 102,197. This represents a substantial change of -37.8 in rank. The count of individuals carrying this surname also decreased from 243 to 176 during the same time period, which is a decrease of 27.57%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 population fell by 33.33% from 0.09 to 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #102,197 | -37.8% |
| Count | 243 | 176 | -27.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malmin
The ethnicity associated with the surname Malmin, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census, is overwhelmingly white. In 2000, 97.53% of the individuals with this surname identified as white and by 2010 this number had slightly decreased to 96.59%, marking a small change of -0.96%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both census years 2000 and 2010. Similarly, there were no occurrences of the surname among those who identified with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 96.59% | -0.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |