Explore the Family Name Malvin
The meaning of Malvin
Irish, Scottish and English: variant of Melvin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Malvin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Malvin saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Malvin was ranked 55,124 in terms of popularity and had 349 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 70,403 and the count reduced to 278 people, marking a 27.72% decrease in rank and a 20.34% decline in count. The proportion of people with the Malvin surname also decreased by 30.77%, from 0.13 per 100,000 in 2000 to 0.09 per 100,000 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,124 | #70,403 | -27.72% |
| Count | 349 | 278 | -20.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malvin
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Malvin also changed between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the Malvin surname was most commonly associated with White ethnicity (73.07%), followed by Black (23.50%). Data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were suppressed for privacy reasons. By 2010, the percentage of Malvins identifying as White decreased slightly to 69.78%, while the percentage identifying as Black increased to 26.26%. There was also a new appearance of Hispanic representation at 2.16%. The data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.07% | 69.78% | -4.5% |
| Black | 23.5% | 26.26% | 11.74% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |