Explore the Family Name Maltman
The meaning of Maltman
English and Scottish: occupational name from Middle English malt-man ‘maltster, malt-maker or malt-seller’. Compare Malter.
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How common is the last name Maltman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Maltman has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 64,385 with 289 individuals carrying it. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 74,375 with only 260 individuals retaining the name. This represents a decrease in popularity of 15.52%, and a reduction in count by 10.03%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also decreased by 18.18% during this period.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #64,385 | #74,375 | -15.52% |
Count | 289 | 260 | -10.03% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maltman
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Maltman surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals changes between 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the majority of those with the Maltman surname identified as White (94.81%), followed by a small number identifying as Hispanic (2.08%), and an even smaller number identifying with two or more races (1.73%). The surname was not associated with any Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. By 2010, the number of individuals identifying as White had slightly decreased to 92.31%, while the number identifying as Hispanic had increased significantly by 103.37% to 4.23%. Additionally, the surname began to be associated with the Asian/Pacific Islander ethnicity, but no longer with those identifying with two or more races.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 94.81% | 92.31% | -2.64% |
Hispanic | 2.08% | 4.23% | 103.37% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.92% | 0% |
Two or More Races | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |