Explore the Family Name Malon
The meaning of Malon
1. Polish (also Małoń) and Czech (Maloň): nickname from a derivative of Polish mały, Czech malý ‘small’ (see Maly). 2. Irish: variant of Mallon found mainly in Glasgow (Scotland) and Durham (England). 3. French: from a shortened form of the oblique case of the ancient Germanic personal name Madalo, a short form of compound names with the initial element madal ‘council’. 4. French: variant of Malo. 5. Spanish (Malón): habitational name from Malón in Zaragoza province, Aragon. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Alicja. German Aloysius.
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How common is the last name Malon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Malon has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Malon was ranked 43,798th and by 2010 it had dropped to 56,310. This represents an overall decrease in rank of about 28.57 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, going from 464 in 2000 to 363 in 2010, marking a 21.77 percent drop. Consequently, the proportion of Malons per 100,000 people also fell by 29.41 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #56,310 | -28.57% |
| Count | 464 | 363 | -21.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.12 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malon
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. As of 2010, the largest ethnicity holding the Malon surname was White, accounting for 76.58 percent down from 81.03 percent in 2000. Black individuals accounted for the second-highest with 12.95 percent, up slightly from 11.64 percent in 2000. Hispanic representation among the Malon surname decreased slightly during this period. There were small but noticeable increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or More Races, as well as a new presence of American Indian and Alaskan Natives in 2010 that wasn't recorded in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.03% | 76.58% | -5.49% |
| Black | 11.64% | 12.95% | 11.25% |
| Hispanic | 4.31% | 3.86% | -10.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 3.58% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 1.65% | 27.91% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |