Explore the Family Name Maltbie
The meaning of Maltbie
Probably an altered form of Maltby.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maltbie in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maltbie has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Maltbie ranked as the 43,875th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had moved up to 41,234th place, marking a 6.02% increase in rank. The number of people carrying the Maltbie surname also increased during this period, going from 463 in 2000 to 528 in 2010. This equates to an increase of 14.04%, meaning the use of the Maltbie surname grew at a faster rate than its overall popularity ranking.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #41,234 | 6.02% |
| Count | 463 | 528 | 14.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maltbie
Ethnicity data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that those bearing the name Maltbie are primarily of White ethnic identity. However, there were some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the proportion of Maltbies identifying as White decreased slightly from 95.25% to 91.86%, there was an increase among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander went from 1.94% to 2.08%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a more significant increase from 1.94% to 3.03%. The 2010 data also show a new category emerging with 1.70% reporting as belonging to two or more races, which was not represented in the 2000 data. There was no change reported in the Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 91.86% | -3.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.94% | 3.03% | 56.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.94% | 2.08% | 7.22% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.7% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |