Explore the Family Name Maly
The meaning of Maly
1. Czech and Slovak (Malý); Polish, Jewish (from Poland), and Sorbian (Mały); Ukrainian (also transliterated as e.g. Malyy), Rusyn, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from Czech and Slovak malý, Polish and Sorbian mały, Ukrainian malyy ‘small, little’. This is both a nickname for a physically small man and a pet name for a child, which is sometimes retained into adult life. Compare Klein, Little 3, and Small 3. 2. English (of Norman origin): variant of Malley. 3. Irish: variant of O’Malley. 4. In some cases also an Americanized form of Slovenian Mali 1 ‘small, little’. Compare Maley 3.
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How common is the last name Maly in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maly saw a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. Ranked 12,299 in 2000, it climbed to 12,236 by 2010, marking a modest growth of 0.51%. The count of individuals carrying this surname also increased over the decade, with a rise from 2,319 to 2,543 demonstrating a 9.66% jump. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.86, indicating that the surname's relative popularity stayed consistent within the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,299 | #12,236 | 0.51% |
| Count | 2,319 | 2,543 | 9.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maly
The ethnicity associated with the surname Maly diversified between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White—95.17% in 2000 and 92.73% in 2010—there were noticeable increases in other ethnic identities. The percentage identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander rose from 1.85% to 3.26%, showing a significant 76.22% change. Meanwhile, those reporting two or more races increased from 0.73% to 0.90%, and the Hispanic population grew from 1.51% to 2.16%. There was also a slight uptick in identification as Black and American Indian/Alaskan Native, although these percentages remained under 1%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.17% | 92.73% | -2.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.85% | 3.26% | 76.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.51% | 2.16% | 43.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0.9% | 23.29% |
| Black | 0.52% | 0.67% | 28.85% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.22% | 0.28% | 27.27% |