Explore the Family Name Malsch
The meaning of Malsch
German: habitational name from any of several places, the largest being near Karlsruhe, which get their names from malsk ‘muddy, boggy’. Some characteristic forenames: German Klaus, Otto.
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How common is the last name Malsch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Malsch has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the rank of the surname was 69636 and by 2010 it had slipped to 79338, marking a decline of 13.93%. The count of individuals with this surname also declined during this period, dropping from 263 in 2000 to 240 in 2010, a decrease of 8.75%. This drop in numbers is reflected in the proportion per 100k figure, which fell by 20% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #69,636 | #79,338 | -13.93% |
| Count | 263 | 240 | -8.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malsch
In terms of ethnicity, the U.S. Decennial Census data reveals that a majority of individuals with the surname Malsch identify as White, though there was a small decrease (1.59%) from 2000 to 2010. The census recorded no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native either in 2000 or 2010. Interestingly, the data shows a new occurrence of the surname within the Hispanic community in 2010, accounting for 2.5% of the population with the Malsch surname that year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.96% | 95.42% | -1.59% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.5% | 0% |
| 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% |