Explore the Family Name Malony
The meaning of Malony
Irish: variant of Maloney. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Aidan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malony in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Malony has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked as the 67,317th most popular surname, but fell to 87,335th place in 2010, a decrease of nearly 30 percent. The total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 274 in 2000 to 213 in 2010, marking a drop of over 22 percent. Similarly, when measured per 100,000 people, the proportion bearing the Malony surname saw a reduction of 30 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,317 | #87,335 | -29.74% |
| Count | 274 | 213 | -22.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malony
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data presents an interesting shift within the Malony surname bearers. The percentage of those identifying as White rose slightly from 91.61% in 2000 to 92.96% in 2010. Those of Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic ethnic identity remained constant at 0%, while the proportion of those identifying as Black surfaced at 3.29% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. The representation of individuals from two or more races fell drastically from 1.82% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native experienced a slight decrease from 2.55% in 2000 to 2.35% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.61% | 92.96% | 1.47% |
| Black | 0% | 3.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.55% | 2.35% | -7.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 0% | -100% |
| Hispanic | 2.55% | 0% | 0% |