Explore the Family Name Malsbury
The meaning of Malsbury
English: habitational name from Malmesbury in Wiltshire. The placename derives from the Old Irish personal name Maildub + Old English burg ‘fortress’.
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How common is the last name Malsbury in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malsbury has seen a significant increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Malsbury ranked 75,219th in terms of popularity nationwide with 239 individuals identified by this surname. By 2010, the rank had risen to 63,068 nationwide, marking an increase of 16.15%. In addition, the count of people with the Malsbury surname increased by nearly one-third, or 32.64%, to 317 individuals. The proportion per 100k also saw an increase of 22.22%, making it a more common surname than it was a decade earlier.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #63,068 | 16.15% |
| Count | 239 | 317 | 32.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malsbury
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Malsbury surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there has been little change between 2000 and 2010. The dominant ethnicity is White, accounting for 95.40% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 95.90% in 2010. There was a minor increase in the Hispanic category, going from 3.77% in 2000 to 3.79% in 2010. Other categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not register any individuals under the Malsbury surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.4% | 95.9% | 0.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.77% | 3.79% | 0.53% |
| 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% |