Explore the Family Name Malotte
The meaning of Malotte
Variant of Marlette, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malotte in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malotte has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Malotte ranked 61,376 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it climbed up the ranks to 59,742, marking a 2.66% increase. The number of individuals with this surname also increased by 10.46%, going from 306 in 2000 to 338 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Malotte per 100,000 remained static at 0.11 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,376 | #59,742 | 2.66% |
| Count | 306 | 338 | 10.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malotte
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Malotte surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 2.35% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native remained relatively stable, dropping slightly from 6.54% in 2000 to 6.51% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Interestingly, the 2010 census introduced two new categories: Hispanic and Two or more races. These groups accounted for 2.07% and 1.48% of the Malotte population respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.5% | 89.35% | -2.35% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.54% | 6.51% | -0.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.07% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.48% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |