Explore the Family Name Malouin
The meaning of Malouin
French: habitational name for someone from Saint-Malo in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany. This surname is very rare in France. History: In North America, this surname was originally a secondary surname or dit (‘also called’) name, borne by Jean Rinfret dit Malouin from Saint-Malo in Ille-et-Vilaine, Brittany (France), who married Jeanne Tellier in QC c.1704. Some characteristic forenames: French Fabien, Normand.
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How common is the last name Malouin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Malouin saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Malouin was ranked 83,618th in popularity, with 209 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had risen to 80,926, with a total count of 234, marking an increase of 3.22% in rank and a 11.96% rise in the count. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained constant at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,618 | #80,926 | 3.22% |
| Count | 209 | 234 | 11.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malouin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Malouin identify as White. In 2000, 97.61% of Malouins identified as White, and this figure slightly decreased to 97.01% in 2010. The data for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either negligible or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.61% | 97.01% | -0.61% |
| 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% |