Explore the Family Name Maloon
The meaning of Maloon
Irish: variant of Malone.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maloon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maloon has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,143rd in terms of commonality and had a count of 256 bearers. By 2010, it moved up slightly in rank to 70,208th, with a count of 279 bearers, marking an increase of 1.31% in rank and 8.98% in count. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,143 | #70,208 | 1.31% |
| Count | 256 | 279 | 8.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maloon
In terms of ethnicity, the Maloon surname displays a predominantly White ethnic identity, as it increased slightly from 85.94% in 2000 to 87.10% in 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The number of Hispanic bearers also saw a significant rise from 7.81% to 9.68%, indicating a 23.94% increase. No bearers identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, part of two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both years. The percentage of Black bearers decreased to zero by 2010 from 3.52% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.94% | 87.1% | 1.35% |
| Hispanic | 7.81% | 9.68% | 23.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 3.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |