Explore the Family Name Malphurs
The meaning of Malphurs
English: variant of Malpass.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malphurs in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malphurs saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked 71,372 out of all surnames in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 74,608, which represents a -4.53% change. However, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname Malphurs increased slightly from 255 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, a growth of 1.57%. The proportion per 100k population remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,372 | #74,608 | -4.53% |
| Count | 255 | 259 | 1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malphurs
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Malphurs surname identified as White, representing 90.35% in 2010, a slight decrease from 92.16% in 2000. Those identifying as Black constituted 5.02% in 2010, down slightly from 5.10% in 2000. A small percentage identified as belonging to two or more races, decreasing from 2.35% in 2000 to 1.93% in 2010. Additionally, there was a new representation of Hispanic ethnicity, registering at 2.70% in 2010, whereas there were none recorded in this category in 2000. The categories Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native both registered no individuals under the Malphurs surname for the years studied.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.16% | 90.35% | -1.96% |
| Black | 5.1% | 5.02% | -1.57% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.35% | 1.93% | -17.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |