Explore the Family Name Malwitz
The meaning of Malwitz
German: habitational name from Malwitz near Sprottau, Silesia, now Poland.
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How common is the last name Malwitz in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Malwitz has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 56,826th most popular, but by 2010 it had slipped to 58,337th, indicating a decline of 2.66%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals bearing the surname increased modestly during this period, from 336 to 348, representing a growth rate of 3.57%. The proportion of people named Malwitz per 100,000 remained steady at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,826 | #58,337 | -2.66% |
| Count | 336 | 348 | 3.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Malwitz
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Malwitz is overwhelmingly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, over 97% of individuals with this last name identified as White, with a minor increase of 0.09% over the decade. In 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. A small percentage (around 1.5%) identified as having two or more races, although this decreased slightly by 3.36% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.32% | 97.41% | 0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.49% | 1.44% | -3.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |