Explore the Family Name Malphrus
The meaning of Malphrus
Variant of Malpass.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malphrus in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malphrus experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 43,546 and by 2010, it had dropped to 46,647, representing a decline of 7.12%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell slightly, from 467 in 2000 to 456 in 2010, indicating a modest decrease of 2.36%. The proportion of people with the surname Malphrus per 100,000 decreased by 11.76% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,546 | #46,647 | -7.12% |
| Count | 467 | 456 | -2.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malphrus
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Malphrus, as recorded by the Decennial U.S. Census, reveals that the majority are of White ethnicity. In 2000, this group represented 98.07% of those bearing the surname, and although this percentage fell by 1.84% to 96.27% in 2010, it remains the predominant ethnicity. The data showed no instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Those identifying as Hispanic made up 1.71% of Malphruses in 2000, but this fell to 1.32% in 2010, marking a decrease of 22.81%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 96.27% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 1.71% | 1.32% | -22.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |