Explore the Family Name Malsam
The meaning of Malsam
Perhaps an altered form of Malson. Compare Malsom.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malsam in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malsam gained popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 49,057th most common surname in the United States, while in 2010 it moved up to the 46,138th position, showing an increase of nearly 6%. The count of individuals with the Malsam surname also rose during this time period, from 403 to 462 people, a growth rate of roughly 15%. The proportion per 100,000 people increased slightly by 6.67%, from 0.15 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,057 | #46,138 | 5.95% |
| Count | 403 | 462 | 14.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.16 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malsam
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Malsam also saw changes from 2000 to 2010, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, almost all individuals (99.26%) with this surname identified as White, however, by 2010 this percentage decreased to 96.75%. While there were no recorded individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity carrying this surname, there was a slight increase in those identifying as Hispanic and those claiming two or more races. The number of Malsams identifying as Hispanic went from none in 2000 to 1.73% in 2010, and the number of people identifying as two or more races rose to 1.30% in 2010 from none in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.26% | 96.75% | -2.53% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.73% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.3% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |